Antique 18K Perpignan Garnet Ring, Antique French Foil Backed Garnet Catalan Daisy Ring antique_long_guard 47 in thickness or 4

47 in thickness or 4 cm diameter x 1

5 out of 5 stars

1900Material: 18k Gold (eagle head)

These heart stopping Victorian "day and night" drop earrings are in excellent condition for age

Antique 18K Perpignan Garnet Ring, Antique French Foil Backed Garnet Catalan Daisy Ring antique_long_guard 47 in thickness or 4This lovely daisy ring is crafted from high carat gold and foil backed garnets. Known as "Perpignan garnets" or "Catalan garnets" these are regional jewels crafted near Perpignan, in the Pyrenes foothills close to the the Spanish border. A popular style from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, these jewels were often passed down from mother to daughter. The garnets are rose cuts, which are artfully foiled and set in gold to achieve a distinctive