18th Century Cut Steel Bracelet objects and the back and front

and the back and front are layers of 9 carat gold

cool-blue zircon

is the patron saint of France

around the turn of the 20th century

18th Century Cut Steel Bracelet objects and the back and frontWonderful Georgian cut steel bracelet dating from the latter years of the 18th century, circa 1790. Twelve marquise shaped panels are set with faceted steel rivets that gleam and glisten like diamonds (especially in candle light). Cut steel is a curious medium: faceted steel studs, fashioned from the nails used to secure horseshoes, are riveted on to a metal frame, designed to sparkle as they catch the light. Like other traditional jewellery from