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Edwardian 15ct Gold, Diamond & Green Garnet Pendant

323/O
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A smart quatrefoil pendant in 15ct gold that was made circa 1910. It has been set with an oval green garnet with a small rose diamond above it. The proper name for this stone is a demantoid garnet. 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 and were popular during the Edwardian period. A very wearable piece of jewellery that is modern looking and yet is over one hundred years old.

Item Number
323/O
Measurements
Height & width 2.5cm
Green garnet 6mm by 4.5mm
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 15ct gold

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
5 years ago
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