Antique Garnet Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860
Antique, American Civil War era, yellow gold pendant/brooch with stylized leaf motifs that appear to open up revealing at the center a cluster of natural vivid pink/red Almandine garnets. Both round and oval cut, these stones are set in classic mid-nineteenth century prongs. Suspending from the top portion is a hanging matching piece also with the foliage motif and matching garnets. Totally, there are 11 round and oval garnets all original and all well matched. The pendant/brooch is all original, including the early 'c' type clasp.
This pendant hangs from an 14K, .585 vintage chain, likely made at a later date than the pendant, is 22 inches in length. This chain is marked 14K, .585.
This large colorful and unusual pendant/brooch is 3.25 inches in length. There is a slight indentation on the verso, at the bottom, please see the photograph. This slight indentation cannot be seen from the front.
Please note our model is a medium to large size.
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