Early 19th C Steel-Cut French Star Earrings April 4th stones are tight

stones are tight

jewelry took a much more elaborate turn

This gorgeous Victorian long guard features links that allow depth to the overall piece

and even today we can find paste jewels

These creations came in a variety of styles and colors throughout the 18th and early 19th Centuries

Early 19th C Steel-Cut French Star Earrings April 4th stones are tightMade to shine and reflect light as beautifully as diamonds, cut steel was a huge trend in the Georgian and Victorian eras. Spreading quickly from its origins in Woodstock, near Oxford, it soon took hold in other English cities, and then France, Spain, and beyond. The desire for the dark gray sparkle endured well into the 19th century. Cut steel jewelry is set with small steel studs or beads. Each stud is faceted, polished, and carefully riveted in