ANTIQUE French Perpignan GARNET Ring VICTORIAN 18k Gold Unique Marquise Rose Cut Bezel Set Glowing Purple Pink

ABOUT:

This one was intended for my personal collection but after my trip to Perpignan France earlier this summer I realized I had a garnet hoarding problem so here we are. : /

My favorite stone in all the world - the Perpignan garnet! These special jewels are trademarked and made only in that area of Catalonia France. There have only ever been a small handful of makers in all the world at a time that were trained in the multi step process of creating these special pieces.

This one is Victorian era, or more appropriately called Napoleon III since it is French. Unique in the marquise solitaire setting which is so ornate, with scrolled details at each shoulder. A daintier footprint but so lovely! Would be a sweet pinky ring. And with the color we often find on the Victorian pieces that are more purplish pink like a delicious juicy berry.

Antique box not included. Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures.

SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
Size 5 1/4, a little over. The ring face 11mm north south by 5.3mm. It is 3.1mm tall off the finger with a domed back.
It weighs just 1.5 grams.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:

There is a triangular flake of loss to one edge running towards center but I can only see it under magnification because of the reflectivity of the stone. It has a nice polish and sheen, the stone completely fills the bezel and appears complete to the eye. A bit of cloudiness to the foil back from age and what looks like a bit of a crease or line but again this is to the foil behind the stone and not any sort of crack or imperfection to the garnet. There is dark patina in the recesses of each shoulder but no repairs. Gorgeous color.

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

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All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).

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