Mouse's House Antiques
Floral TEARDROP Purple GARNET Antique 14k Gold Pendant ViCTORIAN Gift Old Mine Cut Pear
Floral TEARDROP Purple GARNET Antique 14k Gold Pendant ViCTORIAN Gift Old Mine Cut Pear
]ABOUT:
This is a release from my personal collection. I purchased it from a dealer friend as a broken brooch and had the loop added to wear as a pendant. Garnets are my favorite gemstone so I end up holding them through the year to wear for a bit before releasing for others to enjoy.
This one is so eye catching to wear. I just love the color of these gorgeous old cut garnets. Because it was a brooch they are in excellent condition with perfect sheen and polish and an amazing purple color. The varying sizes to the old cut pear stones flare out in a floral cluster design.
No hallmarks, the brooch was marked 14k and the loops were added to match.
Please note the measurements as I have small hands and it can be difficult to decipher scale from photos. Some of my buyers draw it out.
MEASUREMENTS:
25x19mm. It weighs 2.3 grams.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Nothing major to report, item is as you see in photos. Gems are in amazing condition for Victorian age of over 125 years. Some natural inclusions to the gems. Some wear and patina to the gold and spots on the back from where it was converted.
There are no dark spots to the gold, it was just difficult to photograph because it is so shiny and mirrored that it reflects its surroundings. Please also note that I take some photos / videos in the sunshine because it captures the lovely color and sparkle, but it also highlights any surface wear, scratches, abrasions, buildup or inclusions that can catch the light, making these things appear worse than they would with normal day to day wear. : ) Hopefully the pics in all lightning conditions help as they serve as part of the description.
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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