Antique French Perpignan Garnet Dormeuse Sleeper Earrings, XIX Century Rose Cut Garnet Drop Earrings yellow_gold_ring the locket features a central

the locket features a central bow motif which is centered with a rose cut garnet

Rose cut diamonds

Rock crystal is a clear quartz which was often still cut by an experienced lapidary and used as an imitation diamond in antique jewelry

57 gPeriod: Antique c

CONDITION NOTES:The links are strong and in good condition

Antique French Perpignan Garnet Dormeuse Sleeper Earrings, XIX Century Rose Cut Garnet Drop Earrings yellow_gold_ring the locket features a centralThese stunning Perpignan garnet sleeper earrings glow like embers from a fire. Popular in the 19th century, Perpignan garnets were created around Perpginan, close to the Spanish border. These jewels were often passed down from mother to daughter. The garnets are rose cuts, which are artfully foiled and set in gold to achieve a distinctive deep red hue which reflects light beautifully. Evoking the influence of both French and Spanish aesthetics, this