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Antique Necklace made of Bohemian Garnets, c. 1875


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Antique Necklace made of Bohemian Garnets, c. 1875
Antique Necklace made of Bohemian Garnets, c. 1875
Description
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For centuries, garnets have been used to make a wide variety of jewellery. In the Middle Ages, they were known as "carbuncle stones": They were believed to shine out of themselves. The origin of the term "carbuncle" is Latin and alludes to this old belief: "carbunculus" means red-hot coal. The form of garnet jewelry that we most commonly associate with this stone today - stars and flowers made up of countless garnets set close together - developed in the second half of the 19th century. This necklace is one such typical piece of jewelry in a classic form, composed of stars and flowers. Typical of the fashion of the 1870s, the middle section features small fringe-like suspensions. The high-quality garnets glow in a color intensity that is hard to find today. The pavée of densely set garnets does not appear too dark or one-dimensional, but subtly glows with the wearer's movements - indeed like a wearable composition of fiery glowing coals. The tombac setting recedes completely into the background. A classic piece of 19th century jewelry in very good condition.
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Antique Necklace made of Bohemian Garnets, c. 1875
Red Hot
€ 980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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