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Victorian Steel Cut Jewelry

Victorian French Cut Steel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Attractive and Unusual Victorian French Cut Steel Bracelet from the mid 19th Century. Flexible
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Antique 1840s French High Victorian Link Bracelets

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Cut Steel

Victorian Cut Steel Tassel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cut Steel Tassel Earrings from the 19th Century. Tiny cut steel beads are strung into
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Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Cut Steel

Rare Victorian Iridized Cut Steel Crab
Located in New York, NY
Incredibly contemporary looking crab brooch made of iridized cut steel. This brooch is highly
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Steel, Cut Steel

Exceptional Long Victorian Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian Cut Steel Earrings in graduated hoop motifs with fringed edges. Exceptional quality
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Antique 1860s French Early Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Cut Steel

19th Century Victorian Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch c.1860s Period: Victorian Year: c.1850s-1880s
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Cut Steel

Victorian Sterling Silver Cut Steel Snowflake Motif Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Cut steel jewelry originated in England in the 17th century and subsequently spread throughout
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Antique 1880s Victorian Stud Earrings

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Sterling Silver, Steel

Antique Victorian Cut Steel butterfly hair comb
Located in NEWARK, GB
shade. The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel butterfly. Cut steel was popularised in the 18th
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Vanity Items

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Cut Steel

Antique Victorian Painted Porcelain and Cut Steel Brooch mid 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian painted porcelain brooch in an ornate setting with a cut steel edging. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

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Cut Steel

Antique Victorian Turquoise Glass and Cut Steel Earrings, c. 1840
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue glass chandelier navettes surrounded by cut steel are unusual and though they originate from c
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Antique 1620s British Georgian Chandelier Earrings

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Cut Steel

Mid-19th Century Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Any fan of cut steel would be unbelievably happy with this piece, it is in lovely condition and the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Necklaces

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Cut Steel

Antique 19th Century Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Cut Steel Extra Large Butterfly Brooch Period: Victorian Year: c.1850s Material
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Cut Steel

Antique Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Multi-faceted cut steel jewelry was popular during the 18th and mid 19th century. The jewelry sparkled
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Steel

Antique Cut Steel Necklace
Antique Cut Steel Necklace
$4,000
H 1.75 in L 15.5 in
Antique Cut Steel Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous cut steel brooch with three lyre shaped drops will sparkle day or night. Cut steel jewelry
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Base Metal

Antique Cut Steel Brooch
Antique Cut Steel Brooch
$2,400
H 2 in W 2.63 in
Antique Victorian Set of Three Buttons Cut Steel Black Brass white Polka-Dots
Located in Munich, Bavaria
decorated with a rim made out of cut steel. The center of each button is made out of metal covered in black
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Antique 1850s European Victorian Vanity Items

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Brass, Cut Steel

19th Century Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 19th Century articulated cut steel earrings made in France. Each cut steel "stone" is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Steel

Cut Steel and Silesian Wire Tassel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cut Steel and Silesian Wire tassel Earrings from the mid 19th Century. Beautifully crafted with cut
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Gilt Metal

C1820 Brooch of Mother of Pearl Carving of Gentleman and His Loyal Dog
Located in Baltimore, MD
part of the shell. Cut steel was a jewelry form crafted by a cottage industry of men and women (and
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Antique 1820s British Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Cut Steel

Miriam Haskell Long Flower Pendant Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
small flower earring top of a textured gilt bead and multi gold plated cut steel beads. Clip back
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Vintage 1950s American Victorian Drop Earrings

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

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Victorian Cut Steel Lizard Brooch
Located in New York, NY
C.1840-1850. A large cut steel lizard brooch. Cut steel jewelry was introduced in the Georgian era
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches

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Cut Steel

Victorian Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Easy to wear and beautifully made, these cut steel earrings with gold backs and ear wires date to
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Cut Steel, Gold

Antique Victorian Cut Steel Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
C.1860. Victorian cut steel turtle/tortoise brooch. The brooch has c-clasp, and is in very good
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

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Cut Steel

Antique Victorian Cut Steel Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
C.1840. A cut steel butterfly brooch. Cut steel jewelry was introduced in the Georgian era around
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches

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Cut Steel

Antique Victorian Snowflake Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
C.1870. A beautiful pair of Victorian cut steel earrings of ‘snowflake’ motif. Cut steel jewelry
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Antique 1870s British Victorian More Earrings

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Cut Steel

Victorian Lily of the Valley Cut Steel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
C.1860. A delightful Victorian lily of the valley cut steel brooch. The flower buds are designed to
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

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Cut Steel

Victorian Cut Steel Necklace with Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
C.1860. A magnificently sparkling Victorian cut steel necklace. The necklace consists of 39 small
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Cut Steel

Victorian Cut-Steel Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian handcrafted cut-steel chandelier earrings, circa 1850. For pierced ears; post backs. No
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Victorian Cut-Steel Chandelier Earrings
Victorian Cut-Steel Chandelier Earrings
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in L 3.5 in
Victorian Cut Steel Butterfly Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
C.1860. A lovely Victorian cut steel butterfly hair comb. The butterfly glistens beautifully, and
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Vanity Items

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Cut Steel

Victorian Cut Steel Bead Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1860s Victorian cut steel bead drop earrings with sterling French wire backs.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Victorian Steel Cut Button, Vintage Expansion Watchband
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
Victorian one of a kind steel cut button and floral motif turned into a bracelet with a vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Charm Bracelets

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Gold Plate

Georgian Crescent Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Throughout the Victorian age, cut steel jewelry continued to be a very popular choice of adornment, and the
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Drop Earrings

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Cut Steel

19th Century Victorian Cutsteel Earrings
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful Victorian Cutsteel Earrings mid 19th century, English manufacture
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Earrings

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Cut Steel

19th Century English Cutsteel Necklace
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful Victorian jewel from the 1800s, Cutsteel necklace, English manufacture
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Cut Steel

Antique Victorian Steel Cut Jewelry Onyx Hair Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Steel Cut Jewelry Onyx Hair Pin In good condition the some minor scratches to
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches

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Onyx, Steel

Victorian Cut Steel Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vibrant Victorian cut steel earrings will jingle and jangle as you walk along. The earrings measure
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Cut Steel

Early Victorian Cut Steel Pave Hair Comb
Located in Stamford, CT
Imagine this Early Victorian Cut Steel Hair in your hair, highlighting its natural beauty. The
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian More Jewelry

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Steel, Cut Steel

Antique Victorian Cut Steel Floral Motif Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely, elaborate Victorian cut steel bracelet with a floral motif can be worn to fancy balls and
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Cuff Bracelets

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Steel

Victorian Cameo Brooch of a Bacchante in French Jet and Cut Steel
Located in Baltimore, MD
, and cut steel. The bacchante's features are intricately carved of Whitby jet in matte, and set on a
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches

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Cut Steel

Antique Cut Steel Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sparkling Victorian cut steel earrings with two circles and five drops. Their movement will glitter
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Cut Steel

Antique Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fine example of an ornate cut steel necklace with two sizes of rosettes, including along the
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Antique 1840s English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Cut Steel

Victorian Cut Steel Rock Quartz Crystal Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
back. These gorgeous earrings are a remarkable example of cut steel jewelry from the Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

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Rock Crystal

Antique Cut Steel Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian cut steel earrings of a foliate design with floral tops are wonderful to wear day or
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings

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Cut Steel

Antique Cut Steel Earrings
Antique Cut Steel Earrings
H 2.75 in W 0.63 in
Antique Cut Steel Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dramatic dangling cut steel earrings glitter in candlelight and sunlight. Cut steel jewelry was
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Cut Steel

Antique Cut Steel Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sparkling Victorian cut steel earrings with two circles and five drops. Their movement will glitter
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chandelier Earrings

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Cut Steel

Antique Cut Steel Necklace, circa 1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant Victorian cut steel necklace was worn in lieu of diamonds in an era where sparkling jewelry
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Cut Steel

Antique Cut Steel Butterfly Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early Victorian and unusually large cut steel butterfly pin that measures 2 3/4" wide will be a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Stainless Steel

Antique Cut Steel Cuff Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
jewelry of the Victorian era. Cut steel was developed as a substitute for diamonds when the royalty and
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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Cuff Bracelets

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Steel

Antique Cut Steel Bee Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
approximately 2" long. Cut steel jewelry originated in Woodstock England and became popular as a substitute for
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Stainless Steel

Antique Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant round plaques of cut steel embellish this collar, wearable day or night. Cut steel jewelry
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces

Antique Cut Steel Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Smart looking cut steel bangle bracelet with three rondelles. Cut steel jewelry is said to have
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

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Base Metal

Antique Cut Steel Floral Motif Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant Victorian cut steel necklace with a floral motif of large multi-petaled flowers. Lovely to
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Steel

A pair of antique cut steel earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique cut steel earrings with a central floral design and pendant drops.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chandelier Earrings

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Stainless Steel

Antique Amethyst and Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lightweight long-guard chain is a lovely combination of cut steel and amethyst. This Victorian
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Cut Steel and Rock Crystal Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Cut Steel and Rock Crystal Earrings from the early decades of the 20th Century. Although
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal

Tiffany Co. Victorian Sterling Mixed Metals Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
flowers and leaves surrounding a Roman vase at the center. Accenting the mixed metals image is a cut steel
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bangles

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Cut Steel, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Antique cut steel flower brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet antique early Victorian era cut steel flower brooch. It is a bar style brooch and could be
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Cut Steel

Antique Victorian Cut Steel Porcelain Cherubs Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very rare Victorian dangling earrings made out of cut steel and painted porcelain plaques depicting
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Cut Steel

Antique Victorian Three Row Cut Steel Bangle Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian cut steel bangle bracelet. Wonderful to wear with other cut steel pieces or with silver
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Bangles

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Cut Steel

Early Victorian Triple Hoop Cut Steel Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
From my personal collection I offer Early Victorian Cut Steel Hoop Earrings to wear with a formal
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Antique 1820s English George III Chandelier Earrings

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Cut Steel

Antique cut steel Star hair comb, celluloid, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
shade. The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel star. Cut steel was popularised in the 18th century
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Vanity Items

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Cut Steel

Victorian Opal and Diamond Pendant of Beguiling Beauty on Cut Steel Chain
Located in Northampton, MA
correct chain: a 16" cut steel chain in utterly flawless condition with a gunmetal patina. These cut steel
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Cut Steel

Sparkling Antique Cut Steel Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cut steel jewelry is said to have originated in Woodstock, England where it evolved from the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Cut Steel

Cut Steel Triple Star Drop Earrings, circa 1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
and sparkle in candlelight the way diamonds do. The beauty of cut steel jewelry comes from the
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Drop Earrings

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Cut Steel

Antique Early 19th Century Cut-Steel Necklace
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Cut steel jewelry was at the height of fashion from the mid 1700s well into the 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Link Necklaces

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Steel

C.1880 Cut Steel Flower and Gilt Metal Adjustable Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful cut steel bracelet of gilt metal with faceted cut steel flower adorning the front of a
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cuff Bracelets

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Cut Steel, Gilt Metal

French Cut Steel Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Victorian Cut Steel dangle earrings, made in France. Articulated to move and shimmer with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings

Victorian Cut Steel Eerrings
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian cut steel earrings. Cut steel was an effective substitution for early rose cut diamonds
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings

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Cut Steel

Antique Victorian Silver Cut Steel Parrot Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Cut Steel Parrot brooch is Circa 1900. Victorian jewellery mirrored Queen Victoria’s life with the
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

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Silver, Cut Steel

Victorian Era Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th Century Cut steel necklace. Beautifully preserved with a bright gray sparkle. Most
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces

Victorian Cut Steel Flower Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
A nice example of an early 19th century cut steel necklace. 18 floral sections in descending size
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Necklaces

Early Victorian Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th Century Cut steel necklace. Nice sleek circle motif. This very long example has the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces

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Base Metal

Victorian Cut Steel Butterfly Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
C.1860. A pretty Victorian cut steel butterfly hair comb. The butterfly glistens beautifully, and
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Vanity Items

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Cut Steel

Victorian Cut Steel Earrings with Star Tops
Located in New York, NY
C.1880 Victorian cut-steel ornate hoop earrings with cut-steel star tops and cut-steel dangles
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dangle Earrings

Victorian Cut Steel Starburst Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
C.1860. A pretty Victorian cut steel Starburst hair comb. The three-tier star glistens beautifully
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Vanity Items

Victorian Cut Steel Small Bird Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
C.1860. An adorable Victorian cut steel bird hair comb. This little bird shows bright sparkles. The
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Vanity Items

Cut Steel Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th Century cut steel earrings. Beautifully preserved with a bright gray sparkle. Most
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chandelier Earrings

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Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Gold Filled Dangle Earrings from the late 19th Century. A pair of chased ovals with wreath motifs each have an urn shaped drop hanging from a leaf decorated motif....
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Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Dangle Earrings

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Gold-filled

Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle Bracelet on elastic from the late 19th Century. Bars of jet form the links which are centered on a hand carved, circular buckle form motif. 1880's UK. Exc...
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets

Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality antique late 17th/early 18th century diamond and yellow gold Baroque “sequilé” earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, with hallmarks from the period and ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring set ...
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Antique 1750s Unknown Georgian More Necklaces

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Topaz, 18k Gold

Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Rare Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch from the 1950's. Highly unusual, completely hand made and beaded with ruby plastic beads on body and glass one on clasp. Unsigned. It...
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1950s Italian Clutches

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Long Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Crescent moons, dragon flies and diamond forms make these earrings a geometric delight. They sparkle even with low light at night. All bits of steel were cut and polished by hand the...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Chandelier Earrings

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Cut Steel

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Steel Cut Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of victorian steel cut jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Steel, Cut Steel and Stainless Steel — can elevate any look. An item from our selection of victorian steel cut jewelry from Tiffany Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A choice in our collection of victorian steel cut jewelry of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Natural Pearl, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an object in our assortment of victorian steel cut jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Steel Cut Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of victorian steel cut jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $485 and can go as high as $4,900, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,068.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.