{"product_id":"georgian-cut-steel-necklace-1","title":"Georgian Cut Steel Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eWonderfully dainty cut steel necklace dating from the Georgian period, circa 1820. It is made up of tiny faceted steel beads designed to sparkle and dance under the light and fastens with a simple 9 carat gold bolt ring, and at 18 inches it's great for wearing solo or layered up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut steel is a curious medium: faceted steel studs (or, in this case, beads), supposedly fashioned from the nails used to secure horseshoes, are designed to gleam and glisten like diamonds under candlelight. Cut steel had been used to adorn shoe buckles, scissors, and watch chains since the early 18th century, with much of the early production taking place in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. With the popularity of shoe buckles waning towards the end of that century, the makers diversified into other decorative items including earrings, pendants, and brooches. Its popularity exploded when Napoleon presented his second wife Marie Louise with a full cut steel parure (as he was unable to afford one made with gemstones).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Georgian, circa 1820\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 18 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None, tested as steel and 9ct gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition; clasp is a later addition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52013362118968,"sku":"LO2939","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/georgian-cut-steel-necklace-6710344.jpg?v=1775263515","url":"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/products\/georgian-cut-steel-necklace-1","provider":"Lost Owl Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}