This fine pendant was made in Bohemia circa 1860-1890. The oval star design consists of different rows with numerous rose cut faceted garnets and a white fine cultured hanging pearl. The pendant is set in a material called tombak with original carbuncle stones in a special bright red color and others Bohemian marks. It measures 1,74 x 0,78 inches (4,2 x 2,7 cm) and is in good condition.In the offer included is one chain consists of single bohemian garnets of 0,15 each in the length of 15,74 inch.
About Bohemian Garnet:
Bohemian fire dragons or carbuncle stones, bohemian garnets have always been very popular because of their bright ruby color and especially in fashion they came as empress austrian Royal Highness Queen Elisabeth (Sissi), wife of Franz Joseph, on her honeymoon bohemian garnet jewelry...
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Romantic Bracelets
MaterialsGarnet, Pinchbeck