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Antique Victorian Bohemain Garnet Drippy Gold Gilt Necklace

History: Garnet jewellery was at its height of popularity during the 19th century; and it was during the Victorian era that Bohemian garnet jewelry developed its characteristic design of the garnets entirely dominating the metal setting. This type of jewellery utilised rich claret-hued stones (pyrope garnets) that had been mined in the Bohemian region of Eastern Europe. Highly prized for both colour and light refraction, these close-set faceted garnets take on a striking luminosity and intense color when placed in clusters. It is said that the fire from a single Bohemian garnet can warm the coldest heart.

During the Victorian era, Western cultures believed that garnets would enrich the blood and provide the wearer with a long, healthy life. Victorians believed it empowered them with truth, constancy and faith. Garnets are also the birthstone for January and this necklace would sure make a wonderful gift.


Description: A fabulous neck chain dating to c1870-1890 comprised of a total of 250 rose cut garnets arranged in rosettes. There are 7 larger rosettes (3 are tiered) at the centre with drops. Smaller rosettes continue to the back culminating with a rectangular box & tongue clasp encrusted with garnets.


Construction: Gold Gilt over a base metal (most likely brass alloy)


Sizing: suitable for most at 38.5cm end-to-end. For scale from the top of the central rosette to the bottom of the drop is 3.3cm.


Weight: 17.6 grams


Condition: Near Mint! There is minimal wear to the gold gilt to the back and there are two rings for a toggle type chain to be added if desired. Clasp very secure.


Value Points: Original, undamaged condition, no missing or replaced stones, no chips/cracks evident!


I guarantee the pictures do not do this one justice!

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