Made to shine and reflect light beautifully like diamonds - and used on anything from earrings, necklaces, and brooches, to buttons, shoe buckles, and sword hilts - cut steel was a huge trend in the Georgian and Victorian-eras. Spreading quickly from its origins in Woodstock, near Oxford, it soon took hold in other English cities, and then France, Spain, and beyond.

A remarkable cut steel pendant offering an exciting intersection of construction techniques. Most commonly, cut steel will be fashioned into earrings or necklaces, however finding an example with a stunning enamel of a woman being serenaded in an unsolicited concert by a man in an aubergine jacket and tangerine britches— it truly is a great example of the human condition. 

A historical note is that the Pastoral 18th century aesthetic was sort of the cottage-core of the 1830’s, as the regency looked back to the “good old days” of the French Ancien Regime for moments of reverie.

Materials and Features: cut steel, enamel

Age/Origin: Georgian, English, c. 1830

Measurements: 12.45g

Condition: Excellent condition. Minor associated age wear. 

Please view and inspect any photos closely. We endeavor to fully disclose all condition information clearly and concisely, however, please note that what qualifies as excellent condition for historical jewelry differs from modern and contemporary pieces; please take the age of the piece into account when examining the piece. Minor age wear is typical and to be expected for antique and vintage jewelry. Unless otherwise stated, gemstones have not been officially graded for color, clarity, or treatment by GIA; any information provided is our own educated, professional assessment.