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Find Out MoreAn unusual 15ct gold pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been claw set with a large natural pearl in the centre with eight smaller claw set natural pearls around the edge. In between are claw set green garnets and claw set rose diamonds. Although garnets have been known since ancient times, the demantoid variety was not discovered until 1868 in Russia’s western central Ural Mountains. Miners were immediately stunned by the highly refractive nature of the gem material. They began comparing it to diamond and referred to it as “demantoid”, from the French “demant” meaning diamond. The reason is obvious, with its high brilliance and dispersion.
These bright apple green stones are comparatively rare and very expensive as they are no longer mined. In the early 1900s they were a celebrated stone and many items of jewellery were set with these beautiful stones as in this stunning pendant.
We all love green garnets!
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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