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When did they begin using prong settings in jewelry. I am a vintage dancer and our group performs 1820's and 1860's dance. We do our own costuming and I wanted to know if prong setting was appropriate or would it be bezel settings at this time. Any info you could give me on appropriate jewelry for these periods or websites that have this information would be appreciated.
Hello Susan and thank you for your question. I have searched all my resources and cannot find an exact date for the use of prong settings ! I did however, find that they were in use during the 1800's although most of the prongs look much smaller than later settings. A lot of cabochon jewelry was popular and it was mostly bezel set.
Hope this helps !
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Bill and Sally Jarrett
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We are collectors, hobbyists and dealers in memorabilia and antiques - especially antique vintage and costume jewelry items. For 10 years we owned an antique shop here in Central Florida but retired and reopened a site on the internet that specializes mostly in antique jewelry and accessories such as perfume bottles, etc. Bill is informed on general antiques specializing in china and silver or sterling tablewares while Sally tends to jewelry and paper/advertising ephemera. We receive a lot of general questions from our site and would be glad to try and answer or give direction not considered for official appraisal purposes, i.e. estate or insurance.
Experience
10 years as antique shop owners
8 years as a jewelry designer supplying designs
to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and MGM as well
well as other limited outlets.
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JewelCollect
Jewelry Ring
Collectors Jewelry International
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10 years as antique shop owners
8 years in jewelry design
jewelry collector
member various forums, clubs, educational organizations
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