Magnetic, Glowing

We have a soft spot for Perpignan garnet jewels.

Mined in Perpignan, in the southwest of France, the garnets are a distinctive rose cut, set in crimped collets over tinted foil — for a display of color and sparkle that is instantly recognizable. Garnets are no longer mined in Perpignan, and good, wearable antique examples are increasingly scarce and in demand.

This bangle is absolutely gorgeous, with its row of 13 glowy, juicy Perpignan garnets set between two minimalist bands of gold. We love the negative space and the fact that the garnet line is uniform, not graduated.

The stones are the vivid pinkish/red that is characteristic of 19th century Perpignan garnet. This is an antique that has survived well over 100 years, yet it is so contemporary in look and feel.

A true treasure.

Gold is yellow, with pink tones (typical for antique French gold).

Marked with French rhino’s head and maker’s mark.

18k gold, Perpignan garnet.

Dimensions and weight:

●  6.6 inches (inside circumference); 58.4 mm x 49.5 mm inside diameters

● 7.3 mm diameter on the garnets

●  12 mm wide

● 2 mm deep

●  14.8 grams

Period: Victorian

*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present. Two safety 8 latches are present, later additions. Under louping, we notice surface wear and tear and internal inclusions to the gemstones, normal and acceptable. Minor dings and an old repair on the backside of the bangle, also normal and acceptable wear.

*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.