Evening Stars

Antique Bohemian Garnet Necklace, c. 1890


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Antique Bohemian Garnet Necklace, c. 1890
Antique Bohemian Garnet Necklace, c. 1890
Description
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The deep red glow of garnet has fired people's imagination for thousands of years. In the Middle Ages, garnets were known as "carbuncle stones", as they were believed to glow from within themselves. The origin of the term "carbuncle" is Latin and refers to this ancient belief: carbunculus means something like "red glowing coal". In this necklace made from Bohemian garnets, this glow becomes a magical sight. The red garnets, faceted in a rose cut, are lined up close together and form a garland of stars and flowers. The gold-plated tombac settings recede into the background, almost allowing only the deep red sparkle to come to the fore. Even the clasp is set with these shining stones, allowing the necklace to unfold its effect even with festively pinned-up hair. The type of fringed necklace and the garnets set in pavé settings are typical of the fashion of the last third of the 19th century. For the dating, see a page from the catalog for the year 1889 by L. J. Flowers from Salem, Massachusetts, the Busiest House of America, see here.
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. This magnificent piece of jewellery unfolds its seductive glow not least by candlelight.
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Antique Bohemian Garnet Necklace, c. 1890
Evening Stars
€ 1,190.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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