Georgian C. 1780 Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Pendant Brooch Type_Ring Set in a yellow gilt

Set in a yellow gilt metal frame (most likely gold-plated or vermeil)

a conversation piece for special occasions or a fantastically affordable piece of antique jewelry history

in which the stone is placed flush with the ring band and only the crown is visible began in the 1880s and was originally a style for men's jewelry- the fashion caught on and this secure setting (compared to other settings of the time) became very popular among women as well

These elegant pieces were worn hanging loose often below the waist in the fashion of the day or could be wrapped once around the neck

Georgian C. 1780 Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Pendant Brooch Type_Ring Set in a yellow giltA spectacular example of 18th century jewelry design from the Iberian Peninsula ( Spain Portugal)! Very rare to be found in this condition, this ornate pendant brooch was probably converted from another piece of jewelry, either a pendant drop on a necklace or an earringand dates to the end of the 18th century circa 1780, . If features numerous flat cut foil back garnets set in gold in a rub over setting. In addition the piece is set with fresh water