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For sale a beautiful French antique Perpignan garnet necklace featuring delicate floral and leaf motifs, adorned with a charming flower drops that sway gracefully with your movements.
The garnets, renowned for their characteristic pinkish-red hue, are meticulously rose-cut and bezel-set, with foil backing to enhance their brilliance and depth. The largest tear-shaped garnet measures approximately 8mm x 6mm. They are all mounted in 18K rose gold.
The necklace is suspended from an 18K yellow gold chain which may be a later addition /replacement.
The rarity of Perpignan Garnet, along with its historical significance, makes it highly sought after by collectors. This specific variety of garnet, found primarily around Perpignan in southern France, was mined extensively in the 19th and early 20th centuries. However, the mines were eventually closed, making the stones that come from that region quite rare.
This beautiful French antique Perpignan garnet necklace is the ultimate gift for anyone who cherishes the beauty and history of antique French jewelry.
Measurements and condition
In overall good antique condition with traces of use and oxidation.
French eagle’s head hallmark for 18K gold on the bale of the chain.
The central motif measures 5cm in length
Length of the necklace: approximately 40cm / 15.7 inches
Weight: 6.3g
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