Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Brooch Circa 1880

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This beautiful antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Gold locket brooch is Circa 1880.

The fabulous locket is adorned with clusters of deep red Bohemian Garnet’s set in a beautifully designed Victorian Garnet Gold gallery.

Bohemian Garnets are a small deep red gemstone that became fashionable in the late 19th century. Garnet’s are said to be a stone of purity, truth and a symbol of love and compassion.

The piece is complete with a glass window locket on the reverse as well as a pin so that the piece can be worn as a brooch.

The fabulous bale is also decorated in Bohemian Garnet’s and fitted to a hinge so that it can be tucked away when worn as a brooch.

This is a stunning, versatile piece that would look beautiful displayed upon a Gold chain or pinned to a lapel.

Weighs 14.3 grams.

Measures 33mm across x 46mm down - 60mm down including bale.

Locket window measures 23mm across x 32mm down.

Excellent condition.

ITEM NUMBER- 8489