“The garnet is a red gem, but not like the ruby; its red is much more like that of a flame …  It forms far in the east … If correctly cut and polished it will reveal all its beauty and perfection.” – Aristotle, ca. 322 B.C.
 
An elongated pair of floral Ear Pendants
Crafted in silver and rolled gold
Designed as 3 superb flowers
 
Each embellished with finest quality Bohemian Garnets
variously cut (round & pear cut) & very well matched
(reminiscent of pomegranate seeds),
 
displaying the most gorgeous intense deep sparkling red colour,
that is immediately distinguishable feature of Bohemian Garnets
 
Radiant beauty & "inner glow" of these gemstones is truly dazzling
particularly when light catches the facets & it truly comes to life
due to stones' highly refractive nature.
 
Modeled as clip-ons, with screw-backs 
Dimensions: earrings 16 x 38 mm
Total weight of the set: 6.7gr.
 
Bohemian garnet jewels have been long admired (particularly by royalty & then Victorians) for its rarity, intricate beauty & healing powers.
They are primarily associated with the Czech Republic.
 
This particular piece is of Eastern European provenance, dating back to early 1900's.
The pair is in immaculate condition.
 
Comes in lovely vintage box - a perfect place to store them,
accompanied by valuation certificate.