SIMPLY TERRIFIC !

This magnificent garnet necklace dates from around 1890-1900 and is an impressive example of the ornate jewelry design of the late Victorian era and early Belle Époque 

artistic jewelry design of the late Victorian era and the early Belle Époque. 

At a time when jewelry was worn not only as an ornament, but also as an expression of style and social 

social status,  Bohemiangarnets experienced a great heyday and were considered gemstones of particular passion 

were regarded as gemstones of particular passion and expressiveness. Their deep red color symbolized love, 

Vitality and inner strength and made them the preferred choice for both festive evening wear 

as well as for prestigious pieces. 

The necklace impresses with its rich design: 

It is composed of a harmonious sequence of floral elements and elongated bar segments, 

each of which is densely set with bright ruby red garnets . 

The intense, dark red glowing stones are arranged in delicate rosette shapes , which are reminiscent of small flowers and give the piece of jewellery a romantic, yet 

and lend the piece of jewelry a romantic yet highly structured grace. 

The centrally placed flower rosette forms the focal point from which a particularly delicately crafted pendant with delicate leaf-like ornaments emerges, 

foliage-like ornaments. Small movable elements create a lively interplay when worn and 

underline the lightness and elegance of the design.

The composition of the garnets is masterfully coordinated - the stones are set in closed, gold-framed settings, 

set close together in closed, gold-colored framed settings in order to accentuate the intense glow of the garnets 

to bring out the intense glow of the garnets.

The warm gold tone of the metal setting forms an exquisite contrast to the deep dark red of the gemstones and 

makes the necklace appear luxurious and festive.

The clasp also demonstrates the meticulous craftsmanship of the period in which it was created: 

It is sturdy, finely crafted and blends harmoniously into the overall look. 

The overall workmanship is of high quality and the necklace lies softly and smoothly on the décolleté, 

as is characteristic of jewelry from the turn of the century.

It combines emotional symbolism, artistic design and timeless elegance and is suitable both as a 

piece of jewelry for special occasions as well as a historical treasure for connoisseurs and lovers of antique gemstones 

Connoisseurs and lovers of antique gemstone art.

Despite its age of more than 120 years, this necklace is in a very good state of preservation.