pair of antique 3 1/4-inch victorian cut steel earrings

Pair of 3 1/4-Inch Long Antique Cut-Steel Earrings Circa. 1860-1870 United Kingdom Victorian cut steel earrings were extremely popular in their day. The ladies of Europe would wear cut steel, especially in the evening, to the great houses of Europe. The earrings worked well in the candle lit rooms with their great reflective qualities With today's lighting, they are very much in demand for the same reason. This pair has a wonderful classic design. The earrings are difficult to make, and the finest jewelry craftsmen were put to the task Some pairs would take several weeks to make. First a form had to made, most often in brass, sometimes in silver Then holes created for the eventual installation of the cut steel rivets. This pair has had a replacement in ear wires due to the condition of the original wires. The new wires are sterling silver Each earring measures 3 1/4 inches long with ear wire width is 1 1/4 inches. Weight for the pair is 31.7 g. 20.4 dwt In excellent condition

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