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Find Out MoreCabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars.
garnets were prized in the mid VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). period. There was a vogue for the Tudors, and it became known as the Holbeinesque period. The jewellery made at that time was extremely rich looking, with green and red enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery., and huge garnets cut en cabochon.
This piece is from that time, circa 1870. It is in excellent condition, and has a starburst of split pearls in the centre. It is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold, and has a locket back.
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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