Mysterious Carbuncles

Antique Brooch with Garnets in "Quarter Gold", c. 1930


€ 219.00 *
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Antique Brooch with Garnets in "Quarter Gold", c. 1930
Antique Brooch with Garnets in "Quarter Gold", c. 1930
Description
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The garnet has been loved as a gemstone since the earliest times. In the Middle Ages, dark red garnets were known as "carbuncle stones". The origin of this word is Latin: carfunculus means small, sparkling or red-hot coal and refers to the shimmering red garnet, which unfolds its deep color especially in sunlight. The dark red pyrope garnets, which we also find in the pieces of jewellery presented here, were most commonly used in the 19th century. These gemstones delight with their deep and rich color. The brooch from around 1930 has an elongated shape and presents table-cut garnets on two levels. The carbuncle stones are set in so-called "standard metal", an alloy with a gold content of 250/000, which is not commonly used today and is therefore also referred to as "quarter gold". This low-carat gold was frequently found in garnet jewelry, especially before the Second World War, which is why it was also known as "garnet gold". The brooch is in very good condition and came to us here in Berlin. As the garnet is relatively insensitive as a gemstone, once acquired garnet jewelry can be a companion for a lifetime.
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Antique Brooch with Garnets in "Quarter Gold", c. 1930
Mysterious Carbuncles
€ 219.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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