Splendour and History

Antique Star Brooch of Red Garnets, c. 1880


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Antique Star Brooch of Red Garnets, c. 1880
Antique Star Brooch of Red Garnets, c. 1880
Description
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Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sissi, was famous for her love of sparkling stars. In the famous portrait by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, she wears glittering diamond stars in her hair. At the sight of this magnificent brooch made of Bohemian garnet, a gemstone from one of her countries, she would certainly have been tempted to pin this piece to her robe. This antique brooch unfolds its brilliance in the form of a stylized star. It shows what made Bohemian carbuncle stones so popular in the 19th century: they catch the light in many different ways. The cut, dark red glowing pyrope garnets are arranged in three layers, creating plasticity and depth. Large and small rose-cut stones together create a lively interplay of brilliance and color. An exceptionally large garnet sits in the center, cut into a tall cabochon. Its surface collects the light and allows it to glide over the deep red of the stone in soft reflections. The setting, made of tombac that is almost invisible on the front, emphasizes the warm colour of the garnets. The brooch was created around 1880, at a time when Bohemian garnet from the deposits near Turnov and Skalná became one of the most sought-after export goods of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. This magnificent star brooch is a sparkling relic of a glorious era. It combines the radiance of garnet with the elegance of its time and preserves a piece of history that still enchants today.
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Antique Star Brooch of Red Garnets, c. 1880
Splendour and History
€ 398.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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