18K gold Perpignan Red Garnet flower brooch

For sale a beautiful 18K gold, Perpignan red garnet bar brooch. This French made, Victorian era brooch features a lovely flower design, with one big garnet cabochon in the center surrounded by another 12 smaller vibrant garnets. The center garnet cabochon has a large diameter of 12mm, which is very rare to find today; while the remaining 12 petals measure 3mm in diameter.

Their characteristic rose-cut cutting style with foiled backs further enhances their brilliance, casting a radiant glow and intensifying their pinkish-red hue. These remarkable characteristics are reminiscent of the Perpignan red garnets dated from the Georgian and Victorian eras.

For anyone who loves the garnet gemstone, this beautiful antique Perpignan garnet flower brooch is a must-have in your antique jewelry collection.

Perpignan garnets hold a rich historical significance, dating back to the 17th century. They are renowned for their rose-cut faceting, tinted foiled backs, and collet settings with delicate claws. In our modern times, the art of creating breathtaking Catalan garnet jewelry is preserved by only a select few artisans in the South of France. These skilled craftsmen possess the "savoir-faire" necessary to bring forth the legends and stories associated with these magnificent gemstones.

Measurements and condition

In good antique condition, slight traces of use and oxidation.

No hallmark is found; The brooch is acid tested for 18K gold.

Size of the garnet flower: 17mm in diameter

Length: 44mm

Weight: 4.2g