Details
This exquisite antique Victorian Bohemian garnet convertible brooch-pendant is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Handcrafted in traditional gold-washed Tombac, it showcases tiers of hand-cut, rose-cut pyrope garnets cascading in a dramatic, high-domed oval cluster. A hinged bail allows it to transform effortlessly from a striking drop pendant to an elegant brooch, while the reverse reveals a glass-window keepsake locket compartment ready for a portrait or treasured memento.
Born in Bohemia in the late 19th Century, this piece carries the romance of an age that cherished deeply personal keepsakes. Garnets were celebrated as fiery symbols of passion, loyalty, and unwavering love, while the secret locket compartment held whispered memories - a beloved's portrait or a woven lock of hair. To wear it is to hold a tangible fragment of Victorian devotion close to your heart.
Preserved in excellent condition with glowing crimson-red stones and its original glass intact, its two-in-one versatility makes it a wonderful addition to any antique jewellery collection. A rare, collectable treasure that is ready to continue its romantic legacy.
WEIGHT: 15.7 grams
MEASURES: Height 47mm (66mm inc. loop) x Width 35mm x Depth 24mm – Window Height 34mm x Width 27mm
METAL: Tombac/ Gold Wash
STONES: Bohemian Pyrope Garnets
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 - 1900)
MARKS: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced.
CONDITION: Excellent, wear commensurate with age.
ITEM NUMBER: 27-046
