Outstanding Foiled Garnet Ring with Rose-Cut Halo April 4th circa 19th Century

circa 19th Century

A totem of feminine energy and the gift of life

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this Georgian convertible chain is a great example of the Early 19th Century craftspersonship

garnets have long been considered symbols of love

Outstanding Foiled Garnet Ring with Rose-Cut Halo April 4th circa 19th CenturyWhile the main objective of foiling was to increase the color of the stone and to increase its brilliance, it was also used to impersonate another gemstone. In the 17th century, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, to name a few, were used in both rivieres and in esclavage necklaces. For those who could not afford these gemstones, rock crystals that had had the backs covered in foil could create the effect of these precious gems. This Victorian