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Pair of Large & Exquisite Antique French Mid-19th Century Cut Steel Earrings
$ 522.72
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Pair of Antique French Mid-19th French Large Cut Steel EarringsCirca. 1850 France
Fabulous pair of cut steel earrings. Especially the way the bottom of the earring was set is extraordinary! New sterling silver ear wires were a necessary replacement.
Cut steel earrings were difficult to produce All work was done by hand and took days or weeks to produce one pair. First a form was designed, holes were placed in that form to accept the riveted steel This pair will glitter in the daylight or night time candlelight or electrical lighting. Cut steel was popular for hundreds of years due to its similarity to diamonds and was worn to the most elegant soirees
Cut steel earrings are as dressy or sporty as you wish them to be They adapt to all clothing and events
Each earring measures 3 1/2 inches long with ear wire Width is 2 inches Weight is 24.7 g. 15.8 dwt
In pristine condition