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Antique French Perpignan Garnet and Gold Swagged Necklace
Antique French Perpignan Garnet and Gold Swagged Necklace
Glorious, Glowy.
We have a deep admiration for Perpignan garnet jewels — captivated by their color and glow. We even recently traveled to Perpignan, and was beyond excited to view a comprehensive exhibition at the Palace of the Kings of Majorca of the history of the garnets and distinctive jewelry that are the pride of French Catalonia. We might have gasped more than once at the sight of some of the jewels in the display.
For you collectors, you know that good pieces of antique Perpignan jewelry are becoming increasingly hard to find. So, how delighted were we to spot this draped beauty tucked in the corner of a jewelry shop — quietly awaiting discovery! As soon as we tried this on, it was love — so romantic, such an elegant display of the 10 gorgeous foiled Perpignan garnets, and so French, with its design of draped chains.
We see wearing this day or evening, with a crisp white shirt or a little black dress — and everything in between.
Marked with French horse’s head (in use 1838-1919) and other unidentified mark.
18k gold, Perpignan garnet.
Dimensions and weight:
● 16.5 inches long
● Largest garnet (the bottom teardrop pendant) measures 11 mm long x 6.2 mm wide (in bezel)
● 10.2 grams
Period: Late Victorian/Edwardian
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present. There are a few minor dings to the back of the closed back, domed settings — quite commensurate with age, and not affecting the beauty or integrity of this antique. Please ask us for additional views if desired.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.
Glorious, Glowy.
We have a deep admiration for Perpignan garnet jewels — captivated by their color and glow. We even recently traveled to Perpignan, and was beyond excited to view a comprehensive exhibition at the Palace of the Kings of Majorca of the history of the garnets and distinctive jewelry that are the pride of French Catalonia. We might have gasped more than once at the sight of some of the jewels in the display.
For you collectors, you know that good pieces of antique Perpignan jewelry are becoming increasingly hard to find. So, how delighted were we to spot this draped beauty tucked in the corner of a jewelry shop — quietly awaiting discovery! As soon as we tried this on, it was love — so romantic, such an elegant display of the 10 gorgeous foiled Perpignan garnets, and so French, with its design of draped chains.
We see wearing this day or evening, with a crisp white shirt or a little black dress — and everything in between.
Marked with French horse’s head (in use 1838-1919) and other unidentified mark.
18k gold, Perpignan garnet.
Dimensions and weight:
● 16.5 inches long
● Largest garnet (the bottom teardrop pendant) measures 11 mm long x 6.2 mm wide (in bezel)
● 10.2 grams
Period: Late Victorian/Edwardian
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present. There are a few minor dings to the back of the closed back, domed settings — quite commensurate with age, and not affecting the beauty or integrity of this antique. Please ask us for additional views if desired.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.
