Cut steel jewelry is very collectible and not common. Most was made in England. The process of hand cutting and polishing each steel bead, then riveting it onto a back piece was extremely laborious and time-consuming. Care should be taken to keep them dry, as cut steel jewelry is susceptible to rust., which is why the jewelry is more difficult to find today.
The cut steel jewelry process dates back to at least the sixteenth century and became the height of fashion in the eighteenth (Georgian) and nineteenth centuries (Victorian). The polished silvery-gray jewelry was made to imitate the glitter of diamonds and sparkle in candlelight.
The polished steel studs could have as many as 15 facets, and in general, the more facets on the studs, and the smaller the studs, the finer and older the piece. Later jewelry had larger cut steel brads.
Album by Linda Kripke. Photos by Link2Jewels.com. 1 - 33 of 33 Total. 1262 Visits.
1 I call the first pair of cut steel tassel earrings, "My Diva Earrings" They really are shoulder dusters and have exquisite Silesian Wire work beads at the bottom. FOR SALE
2 Fantastic 4" long Diva Earrings. Striking! Gorgeous! 6 Silesian Wire Balls on each Earring. Very Special. $475
3 ** For Sale **. Fabulous cut steel dangle earrings with Silesian wire work.
4 Victorian Double Disc Dangle cut Steel Earrings. ** FOR SALE **
12 Very pretty Victorian tops. For Sale on www.link2jewels.rubylane.com
13 Twisted Micro-bead loops with cut steel rods. FOR SALE.
14 Striking and So Unusual! ** SOLD ** Microbead tassels and Cut Steel Round Star pieces.
15 A selection of Cut Steel Antique jewelry. Earrings, butterfly pin Sold, but Necklaces still For Sale.
16 Georgian Cut steel Brooch with Dangles. Excellent Condition. FOR SALE
17 For Sale: Back of Georgian Cut Steel Brooch
18 Late Georgian/Early Victorian Cut Steel Butterfly SOLD
19 Back of Butterfly pin. Note the closely spaced rivets.SOLD
20 Selection of Cut Steel earrings and one brooch
21 Interesting earrings. Not sure of their age. c. 1890-1920 ?? With a bit more time, I will include photos of the backs so you can see the rivets. SOLD
22 SOLD
23 Stunning Victorian Cut Steel dangle earrings. SOLD
24 Back of Victorian Cut Steel earrings. SOLD
25 Victorian 3 row cut steel bangle with star motif. NFS
26 Arts and Crafts Cut Steel Metal Dangle Earrings, c. 1890-1920 SOLD
27 SOLD
28 Black Cold enamel on back of earrings. Close closely for the rivets.
29 ** SOLD ** Victorian cut steel and enamel dangle earrings.
30 A selection of Cut Steel Antique Jewelry. The bangles and the small round earrings have been SOLD.
31 **SOLD** Velvet evening bag with cut steel beading.
