You are likely to find exactly the piece of garnet heart you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from
Gold,
18k Gold and
14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 102 vintage or 53 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of garnet heart may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of garnet heart over the years, but those made by
Pomellato,
Thomas Laine LLC and
Bulgari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a
heart cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
round cut and
cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for
men if you’re seeking an object in our assortment of garnet heart, as most of the options available are for
women and unisex.
Prices for a piece of garnet heart can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $110 and can go as high as $47,480, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,650.
Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.