Back from my inventory trip to Europe with so many hand picked one at a time finds! More examples seen in the group photo which also helps with scale : ). Feel free to check out my Instagram to see posts about the trip and where these pieces came from!

ABOUT:

This was a popular one in the Instagram previews!

My favorite stone in all the world - the Perpignan garnet! These special jewels are trademarked and made only in that area of Catalonia France. Today there are only a dozen makers in all the world that are trained in the multi step process of creating these pieces.

This one I purchased when I visited to Perpignan, the day I went to the exposition / display. I got it from one of the jewelers who make garnet pieces in the style still today, but this one came from their estate section so it is a vintage one, I'm not exactly sure on the date of manufacture as the French don't use dated stamps but it is not new and it is not antique, so... Vintage! : ).

In excellent condition with very little surface wear to the stone. It appears a deep crimson with a vibrant cherry red glow from within. The heart cut with domed rose cut top is bezel set and applied to the wide cigar band which is textured all the way around.

Beautiful to stack, also interesting worn alone. This one really pops. French hallmark for 18k gold with a maker's mark.

Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures. Antique box is not included.

MEASUREMENTS:
Size 6 1/2
The heart is 11x10mm and the ring is 5.3mm tall off the finger.
The cigar band is 7mm wide.
It weighs 4.85grams.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:

Some surface wear but beautiful, legible, lovely to wear. In excellent vintage condition.

Thanks so much for looking at my items!

Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )

SOCIAL:
Please feel free watch @mouseshouseantiques on Instagram for inventory drops, sneak peaks and previews! And check out my website www.MousesHouseAntiques.com as I can add more pics there so you can get extra looks : )

All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).

Many of my listings include group shots – I find the comparisons between pieces help show scale, diamond hues, etc. All items in group shots are inventory, but refer to the website to see what items have sold out and to watch for new listings from the grouping to appear on the home page.

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