Bohemian Rhapsody

Antique Necklace with Stars & Flowers Made of Bohemian Garnets, c. 1890


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Antique Necklace with Stars & Flowers Made of Bohemian Garnets, c. 1890
Antique Necklace with Stars & Flowers Made of Bohemian Garnets, c. 1890
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“These are Bohemian villages to me!”—This idiom, which is still used today when something seems incomprehensible, originally comes from the Habsburg Monarchy. Since 1526, this monarchy had also included the Kingdom of Bohemia—that is, the lands of the Bohemian Crown: Bohemia, Moravia, the County of Glatz, and Silesia. In the outlying regions of Bohemia—known as German Bohemia, later called the Sudetenland—German was spoken. In the heartland, however, the language was predominantly Czech (at that time usually called “Bohemian”). For German-speaking travelers, therefore, both the place names and the language of the inhabitants were often completely incomprehensible. On the other hand, the enthusiasm that arose in the mid-19th century for Bohemian garnets is entirely understandable and relatable. Even Sisi, Empress Elisabeth of Austria and Hungary, had a soft spot for these dark-red garnets from her crown land and made Bohemian gemstones popular among Viennese society. This magnificent necklace, dating from around 1890, is richly set with Bohemian garnets. The piece of jewellery consists of uniform blossoms made of beautifully faceted garnets, strung together like a precious garland. At the center, seven stars of varying sizes form the highlight of the composition. Movable pendants complete the look and give the necklace a playful touch. The garnets in the necklace are set in tombac, which is crafted so discreetly that from the front, one sees almost nothing but the sparkling stones. A glance at the 1889 catalog of L. J. Flowers of Salem, Massachusetts—the Busiest House of America—reveals that Bohemian garnets were traded worldwide; the catalog features a similar necklace. See here.
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Antique Necklace with Stars & Flowers Made of Bohemian Garnets, c. 1890
Bohemian Rhapsody
€ 980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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