Victorian 18K gold French Perpignan garnet earrings

For sale a beautiful pair of 19th-century, 18K gold drop earrings showcasing a trio of lozenge-shaped Perpignan garnets on each side, set to dangle gracefully along a delicate gold stick that allows for fluid, captivating movement. The garnets are rose cut foiled back, their intense deep pinkish-red hues shimmer with an inner fire, made even more dynamic by the gentle sway of the earrings, catching and reflecting light beautifully with every turn.

They are stamped with the French horse head hallmark for 18K gold on each side.

Perpignan garnets, sourced from the French Pyrenees near Perpignan, have a rich history dating back centuries. Highly prized for their unique and fiery red color, these garnets were once coveted by French nobility and remain one of the most admired and sought-after gemstones of antique French jewelry. However, antique Perpignan garnet jewelry is now exceedingly rare due to the limited remaining supply of these unique stones and the finite production during their heyday, making authentic pieces like these earrings a true collector’s treasure.

In very good antique condition, these earrings are a beautiful and rare find, ideal for anyone with a passion for Perpignan garnets or a love of fine antique jewelry.

Measurements and condition

In overall good antique condition. Traces of use and oxidation.

French horse head hallmark for 18K gold and a maker’s mark on each side.

The largest Perpignan garnet measures approximately 11mm in diameter.

The smallest Perpignan garnet measures approximately 4mm in diameter

Length: 45mm

Weight in total: 3.7g