Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Foiled Brooch c. 1820 statement_ring natural half pearls

natural half pearls

typically gifted to a loved one before a journey or period of separation to give a promise of safe return

The garnets shine very beautifully in the light and the pendant looks fantastic on a simple chain or clipped to the spring ring of a watch chain

It is easily dated by the horse head hallmark

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Foiled Brooch c. 1820 statement_ring natural half pearlsThis lovely piece is over two hundred years old and comes from the Georgian period. Georgian jewelry often featured flat cut gems rather than faceted cuts. These were often backed with foil to enhance their deep color and sparkle, and to help them shine under candlelight. Georgian jewelers valued garnets for their rich hue and symbolic meaning, often using them in sentimental pieces. The flat cut style lends a unique, subtle brilliance, reflecting the