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A sweet, little antique Georgian garnet spinel brooch crafted in 18ct yellow gold. At its heart beats a cushion cut garnet with a luxurious deep-red hue, contrasted against six round spinel with a bright golden-orange radiance. The stones are collet set in a closed-back gallery with a small, concealed locket at the back of the pin, topped with a domed glass window.
During the 19th Century, garnet symbolised deep love, and devotion, making it a popular gemstone exchanged between sweethearts. Yellow spinel, valued for its bright golden hue, represented happiness and prosperity and when paired together they convey a heartfelt message of enduring love and good fortune.
Dating to the early 19th Century, this highly collectable Georgian gemstone brooch would make the perfect antique gift for a loved one, with its fiery blend of contrasting gems and secret locket at the back, that would have traditionally held a lock of hair, but could also hold a small photograph, so that it remains forever close to your heart.
WEIGHT: 4.2 grams
MEASURES: Height 19mm x Width 21mm x Depth 7mm
METAL: 18ct Gold
STONES: Garnet (approx. 6 x 7mm, 0.80ct), Spinel (approx. 6 x 6mm, 0.70ct each)
AGE: Georgian. (Circa 1800 – 1830)
MARKS: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: CAT1018
