Cut Steel Bow EarringsDated between 1780 and 1860. Cut steel bow earrings with 18k gold ear wires. Measure approximately 1" wide and 3 4" high. Each fascinated steel stud sparkles like diamonds in candlelight. There are few diamond substitutes more effective than cut steel and none more unlikely. Comprised of tiny faceted studs mounted into a brass base plate. In 1759 wealthy French were asked to donate their jewels to the treasury, they began wearing cut steel in place of