$3,555
Antique Garnet and Pink Sapphire Pendant/Brooch, c. 1800-30, designed as a crown suspending a cross bezel-set with foil-backed rose-cut garnets, cushion-cut ruby and rose-cut diamond highlights, gilt silver mount, lg. 3 in. Note: For similar garnet jewelry from Perpignan, France, which was backed by pinkish foil, see Georgian Jewellery 1714-1830, by Ginny Dawes, p. 41. Tarnish. Wear commensurate with age.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-06-16