Antique Garnet Pin Brooch, sale Hallmarked 800 silver, Dutch Heritage Victorian / Edwardian Jewelry, Collectible Brooch, January Birthstone

Antique Victorian / Edwardian pin brooch with an oval rose cut genuine almandine garnet of almost 3 carats. This delicate handcrafted openwork silver brooch is a traditional Dutch heritage jewelry item, so called Klederdracht. The brooch will be shipped in a gift box.

Garnet is the birthstone of January. It is also traditionally known as the gemstone of commitment and love. It is said to revitalize feelings and enhance sexuality, bringing passion into a relationship.

Weight: 4.7 grams
Brooch measurements: 1 1/2" by over 1/2" (3.85 cm x 1.4 cm)
Rose cut almandine garnet of wine red color measures about 1/3 inch x 1/4 inch x 1/5 inch (8.7 mm x 6.7 mm x 5 mm) - the estimated gemstone weight is almost 3 CTW.
Rollover clasp
Hallmarked for 800 silver, there is also a maker's mark.
Excellent vintage condition, with lovely patina.

These sale antique garnets are often collectively called Bohemian, however the garnets mined is Bohemia are actually pyropes or pyrope garnets. Bohemian garnets are of bright red color and are usually very small. The larger antique garnets which were used in the Dutch Klederdracht jewelry were mined in other European countries, Austria and Italy, to name a few. These garnets were distinguished by its very dark red color, which was resulting from the high content of iron in the mineral structure.

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