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Our jewelry meets tough standards of condition, quality and old world craftsmanship. Each piece is guaranteed by our twenty-four years of experience and research. We are passionate about our work. Our services include one on one personal advice, jewelry care instructions, and repair service and advice. We will furnish you with the history of each piece and its condition. Your selection and purchase history will always remain private. We are available seven days a week, from 8 A.M. until 10 P.M.

Return Policy

Our priority is for you to have pleasure with your purchase. We guarantee each piece to be as we represent it. We give you the circa date, and the condition of the jewel. If in the rare instance we have made an error, you are entitled to return the piece to us. We require that you notify us first, by phone or email, within 24 hours of your receipt of the item. Then mail the item to us by registered mail, insured for its full value, within four business days of your receipt of that item. All items must be returned in exactly the condition that they were in whey they left our shop. Pieces altered in any way cannot be returned. Alterations include damages, chips, dents, breakage, polishing, engraving and sizing or any other action that has changed the original condition.

Delivery

Shipment of purchase will be made by Federal Express, insured; UPS, insured, or Registered and Insured Mail. When payment is made by check, the purchase will be delivered as soon as the check clears the bank. When purchase is made by Mastercard or Visa, shipment will be made as soon as customers' credit card has been authorized.

Antique Japanese Earrings, 19th Century Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1900   item# 1047585 (stock# #3117)  click for details Glorious Antique Jewelry 646 778 1266 2100.00  Once decorations on sword handles, the earrings shown are an example of the Japanese art form known as Shakudo. Gold, silver and other metals were mixed to form ornamental designs. The earring tops picture a gold bird of paradise and a spray of flowers. Below, on one earring, is a large golden blossom surrounded by deeply engraved leaves. The other earring is a ridged floral pod amidst the same large leaves. This traditional metal art was used in the Samurai era by esteemed artisans who crafted swords, weapons and armor. Examples can be seen at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. When the Samurai class was abolished in the late 19th century, Shakudo was made into decorative objects and jewelry. Though not frequent to the market, It is well known by collectors of this specific art form and by those who study antique jewelry . Width 3/8 in. Length 2 1/4"

A Pair of Early Cut Steel Bracelets Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1837 VR   item# 1036284 (stock# #3056)  click for details Glorious Antique Jewelry 646 778 1266 6200.00  Hundreds of tiny bits of cut steel twinkle like diamonds in this pair of Georgian bracelets. They light the night and the spirit. The pair can be connected to wear as a choker. Each small piece of steel was hand faceted and polished as were gem stones in the early 19th century. It thrills us each time we find a fine example of this jewelry. It is absolutely brilliant in sparkle and craftmanship and one of our favorite examples of the fine work done for a short time in the early 19th century. The fashion for cut steel jewelry actually began with the large shoe buckles that men wore in the 1700's. It took a skilled hand to take the time to cut steel bits of varying size and to individually secure them with rivets. The jeweler is an alchemist, turning metal of little value into jewels highly regarded and of substantial value. The creation of cut steel jewelry follows a plan.The jeweler would first fashion his design in base metal. His mind's eye imagines the finished jewel. He then makes hundreds of steel brads and lays them into a pattern. The pattern is repeated as he drills mini holes in the metal base plate. Once done, each polished "gem" is set in one of the tiny holes and riveted in place. Fabulous condition. c. 1820-30. Measurements. 1 in. high. One bracelet 7 in. long. The other 6 1/2 in. long.

Perfect Cut Steel Earrings c.1830 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1837 VR   item# 1028223 (stock# #3095)  click for details Glorious Antique Jewelry 646 778 1266 2300.00  How fortunate we feel to offer these cut steel earrings of exciting design and movement and in clean and excellent condition. Almost 200 years since they were created from bits of steel, with patience, concentration and fortitude. They have in all those years no loss of luster rather they are sparkly and pristine. Central to the upper and middle sections of each earring are flowers with petals that radiate. Densly faceted bits surround the petals in minute to small sizes. Only the finest cut steel jewelry had numerous facets and bits of varying size. Three mobile drops flicker at the bottom. Work intensive to a point unknown today, each steel bit is snipped, faceted and polished by hand to resemble a diamond. To put the earrings in context, remember that candlelight was the means of illumination. The steel is faceted and precisely placed at angles to catch the maximum light. A diamond like flicker resulted. Just look at the size of each piece and imagine working on these tidbits individually . A steel plate in the desired form is cut (see back of earring) and small irregular holes are punched in that plate. The tidbits of steel are then riveted into these holes. Cut steel jewelry was always costly, as the workmanship and time required to produce it was known and appreciated. Measurements are 2 1/2 in long, 1 1/4 in wide.

Georgian Pinchbeck Chain with Barrel Clasp Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1837 VR   item# 1019805 (stock# #3073)  click for details Glorious Antique Jewelry 646 778 1266 2300.00  The charm of links that appear and are made by hand comes to us from the early 19th century in the form of a pinchbeck chain sporting its original barrel clasp. Rows of little stars encircle each round link. Behind them the heavens are tinier dots that cover the background. This generous texture and the technique of linking each round in opposition to its neighbor, gives this chain immediate interest for we can see many surfaces of each link at once. The original clasp bears gold appliqued flowers, each with a sparkling center garnet. The closure is tight and secure. $2600I tested the feel and affect of the chain last week. "That's beautiful" was the immediate reaction made by the first woman I met. Light in weight, one of the telling hallmarks of pinchbeck, and comfortable to wear at 161/2 inches in length. Excellent condition.

Cut Steel Hair Ornament Georgian Period Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1837 VR   item# 1018867 (stock# #3083)  click for details Glorious Antique Jewelry 646 778 1266 Sold with thanks.  Here is one of last month's glorious finds. We showcase a honey tortoise hair ornament, magnificently adorned with generous bits of cut steel set to swirl in concentric circles that meet a central star. At the time cut steel was made as a wearable ornament, there was not electricity. The steel facets of every varying size bit give ultimate glitter to your day or evening be you a blond, brunette or redhead. The steel is in original condition and maintains its integrity of color. The design incorporates solid and open areas allowing contrast with your hair color. The comb serves as a tiara as well as an accessory to hold your hair in place . Each bit is hand cut, hand faceted as if it were a diamond of the period and hand polished, then set in its place. There are times when simple clothing is a backdrop for a fabulous, accessory. Be it a bridal party, or dinner out, jewels of cut steel make a unique compliment and a personal statement of style. This type of jewelry was terribly work intensive and is now an art lost to history.

Cut Steel Cross, Georgian Period Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1837 VR   item# 1017969 (stock# #3074)  click for details Glorious Antique Jewelry 646 778 1266 SOLD WITH THANKS  The silver glitter of this diamond like cut steel cross put a catch in my breath when I laid eyes on it and continues to do so. Steel gems of various size, give a crusty, rich surface to this elegant, ancient form. Only in the finest and earliest examples of cut steel jewelry are varying size steel bits individually cut, hand faceted, and hand polished in such a time intensive manner. The jeweler is an alchemist, turning a metal of little value into a jewel highly regarded and of substantial value. The creation of cut steel jewelry follows a plan.The jeweler would first create the design for his work in base metal. He may first sketch it . His minds eye imagines the finished jewel. He then makes hundreds of steel brads and lays them into a pattern. The pattern is repeated as he drills mini holes in the metal form, in this case, the cross. Once done, each polished bit of steel is set in a one of the tiny holes and riveted in place. Ever do a jigsaw puzzle that took weeks to finish?. This work is comparable but places more wear and tear on the fingers of the maker. Fabulous condition. c. 1820-30 cut steel cross. Height 2 3/4 in high. 2 1/8 in wide. Note: The dark spot on the reverse is the remains of an adhesive label and is easily removed. The cross is Gorgeous.

Long Berlin Iron Necklace, Georgian Period Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1837 VR   item# 1014039 (stock# LRN4)  click for details Glorious Antique Jewelry 646 778 1266 Sold with thanks. Please try again  Lace in iron describes the long Berlin Iron Chain pictured above. So fine and delicate is this necklace that one can see through all the links. The chain has the strength of iron yet is designed with openwork in between each solid line. The clasp is the sought after male and female hands in clasped position. Museums, collectors of this jewelry and followers of ours are well acquainted with this late 18th century to early 19th century genre of jewelry. It is very gratifying to be in a position to offer this important piece of history and in pristine condition at that. The length is a generous 48"long. The links point to point are 1/2 inch high. The German and French treasuries were depleted due to the long war that occurred with Napolean's invasion of Germany. The German government went to the wealthy and asked for support by means of turning their gold over for iron jewelry. German foundries cast iron into bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings. Napolean sacked the art and the jewels and jewelry factories, and took the designs and molds for iron jewels to France where he then ordered his jewelers to make iron as was made in Germany. Berlin iron became cutting edge jewelry, though it was not made en masse and for the common folk. It's historic value is clear as is its rarity. Most fine Berlin Iron is in museums in europe. Iron rusts if not cared for. This chain and any historic iron we offer is pristine. There is no rust. The clasps are strong. It is original with no replacements. Wear it with pleasure. There is no concern with the exception of water coming in contact with it. Simply keep your Berlin Iron jewels away from dampness. Do not get them wet and they will continue to be part of jewelry history and for another 200 years giving happiness to whoever is the caretaker. It was fun to find this quote when researching Berlin Iron: "Princess Charlotte of Wales informed her friend "That Lord Castlereagh...had offered "to get me from Berlin if possible (for they are very difficult to be procured) one of the iron rings that ladies wear there now instead of gold wedding ones and diamond hasps". (Shirley Bury, Jewellery 1789-1910) For information on Berlin Iron do see "Cut Steel and Berlin Iron Jewellery" by Shirley Bury, Georgian Jewelry by Ginny Dawes and Olivia Collings and the aforementioned source by Shirley Bury. The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Rouen Museum, The Birmingham City Museum, The New Berlin Museum and the Nordiska Museum have pieces of Berlin Iron Jewelry on exhibit.

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