Persephone's Garden

Edwardian Garnet and Seed Pearl Pendant in Gold, c. 1910


€ 980.00 *
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Edwardian Garnet and Seed Pearl Pendant in Gold, c. 1910
Edwardian Garnet and Seed Pearl Pendant in Gold, c. 1910
Description
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The name garnet is derived from the Latin "granatus", which means "rich in seeds", as the red stones are similar to the seeds of the pomegranate (Punica granatum). The pomegranate has a special place in mythology. It is said that the young Persephone - the wife of Hades, god of the underworld - wanted to return to the surface of the earth to her mother Demeter, the goddess of fertility. So Hades gave her a taste of the pomegranate before her journey. As no one who has tasted the food of the underworld can remain on the surface of the earth forever, he assured himself of her return. From then on, Persephone spent half a year in both worlds - and the earth is flourishing and fertile in the half year she is with Demeter. It was probably this legend that led to the garnet becoming a symbol of constancy, loyalty and faithfulness, as Persephone always returned to Hades. Numerous old books tell of this symbolic meaning of the garnet. In popular belief, it was also supposed to strengthen love: "it holds to the owner the passionate love of all those whose love may be desired", according to Bratley's "The Power of Gems & Charms", 1906. We see two garnets in this lively pendant from around 1910. The design of the English piece of jewelry presents itself with great elegance in the typical lightness influenced by Art Nouveau. It is composed of delicate golden bars and unfolds as a symmetrically designed floral composition. A larger garnet in the center is beautifully complemented by a smaller stone as a pendant. Fine, natural pearls further enhance the piece of jewelry. The pendant, with a chain added by us, is enchanting and takes us back to the heyday of the British Empire. A decorative piece of jewelry typical of the period that found its way to us in the south of England.
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Edwardian Garnet and Seed Pearl Pendant in Gold, c. 1910
Persephone's Garden
€ 980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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