The
Bohemian garnet is only found in Bohemia and was valued for it's beauty
and supposed curative and uplifting effects. Garnet jewelry is varied
in style and garnets themselves range from multi-faceted reflectors
of rich deep reds to cabochons, juicy as pomegranate seeds. They also
come in almost all colors except blue.
Garnets were mounted in low and higher karat yellow gold, gold plate
and mixed metal settings and more recently in sterling. The history
of garnet jewelry goes back hundreds of years and it is no wonder
when you see how glorious they are. Bohemian garnet jewelry is known
for it's encrusted close-set stones which are often rose cut and sometimes
combined with larger cabochons and faceted stones. (Bohemia became
Czechoslovakia after WWI.)
Garnet as a
gemstone had its heyday in the Victorian era when other dark "anti-gems"
such as pyrite and jet were also popular. Garnets were thought to
be a malady for blood disorders or anger. Pyrope is the name of the
deep red, orange-red or purplish garnet. The major source of garnet
gems from the Renaissance through the Victorian Era were the "Bohemian
" pyrope deposits in the vicinity of Trebenice, Czechoslovakia,
thus the name Bohemian garnets.
Bohemian Garnets are real
garnets (often imitated in glass) that were mined from a certain mountain
region in Bohemia, now long exhausted of its garnets, never to be
found again. They are characterized by their intensely rich deep red
color. Garnet jewelry, prolific during the Victorian era, has long
been a favorite of antique jewelry lovers. These older garnets may
also be referred to as Bohemian garnets because of their origin.
Today's garnets range mostly
in the lighter orange reds to watery reds and come mostly from India.
Garnets are very plentiful today but the quality of Bohemian garnets
has never been matched.
Learn about antique jewelry and period jewelry.
This
is the loveliest Bohemian garment necklace we have seen
in a long time! Edwardian period and a real stunner.
Measures 16 & 1/4" long opened out. Weights
25.87 grams. The necklace is made of rose cut garnets
and silver (acid tested for silver, no marks), that
had been gilded but with time the gild is almost gone.
The push in clasp works fine and there are two further
loops either side of the clasp for a safety chain if
required. All the stones are present and the necklace
is in very good condition with no damage to report.
ID=silverbohemiangarnetnecklace
This
is a gorgeous vintage Bohemian rose cut garment silver
pair of Edwardian dangle grape earrings, c.1920. Earrings
are for pierced ears and have a stud on the backs.
They are beautifully decorated set with a natural
colorful faceted Bohemian garnet stones.
Measures 1 1/2 inch long and 5/8 inch wide. Weights
8.76 grams. There is no marks, but the earrings acid
tested for silver and the studs are tested for 14
carat gold.
The
earrings are in very good condition with no damage
to report. There are no stones lost or chipped. The
backs don't appear to be original, but added late
to improve the earrings. They are very comfy to wear.
ID=antiquebohemiangarnetsilvergoldearrings
Antique Bohemian Garnet Silver Ring W/Russian Marks
This
is a delightful vintage Bohemian garnet silver ring.Measures
15/16 inch long and 1/2 inch wide on the top with 16 garnets.
Weights 2.87 grams. The size of the ring is 16,5 mm in
diameter (size 4). It is marked with Russian Leningrad
Inspection for silver with star, hammer and cycle and
875 and another mark that we can't identify (please, see
our pictures).
The
ring is in very good condition with no damage to report.
ID=BohemianGarnetSilverRing/RussianMarks
1800's-1900's
Antique Victorian Rose-Cut Bohemian Garnet Bangle Bracelet
All of these fabulous Garnet Stones are rose-cut
This 1800's-1900's Antique Victorian Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Has Four (4) Rows of Rose-Cut Bohemian Garnets
This is Gorgeous Four Row hinged Bohemian Garnet Bangle
with Safety Chain
Has Original Safety Chain. The Sparkling Bohemian Garnet
are all Rose-Cut
(Faceted to a point in the middle on the top surface)
This Beautiful Elegant Bracelet Features
176 Round Rose-Cut faceted Bohemian Garnets
Bracelet Measures approximately
5/8" Wide
The Garnets are a lovely Deep Wine Red color,
Which becomes a Fiery Red when Illuminated.
Often called Pomegranate Red.
Set on gold over silver.
The inside measurement of the oval bangle
A proximately
2 1/4" x 2 1/8"
Closed inside across
As in the 1800 is seems ladies wrist were very small.
Please note that the bracelet is small when closed
The inside circumference is 6.5 inches
The bracelet has a box clasp and safety chains
The safety chain can be removed if needed to slip on wrist.This
Beautiful Bangle Bracelet is in excellent condition
No missing or replaced stones
Keep in mind
This is a Antique Estate Piece
Not New (Looks New)
Circa 1860-1870
This Superb Bangle is in remarkable condition and typifies
the
Victorian penchant for astral symbols and Bohemian Gems
The Blood-Red (Pomegranate) variety of Garnet
(Known as Pyrope) was found prolifically in Bohemia,
Now more widely referred to as the Czech Republic.
Cut with a faceted domed top and flat base
Similar to the 16th Century Rose Cut used on Diamonds,
Bohemian Garnet jewelry was highly fashionable
During the mid to late 19th. ID=bohemiangarnet4rowbraclet
This
is a remarkable pair of vintage garnet earrings made
in a chandelier
design that is bold and beautiful. Simply stunning and
not to be ignored.
The bow shaped centerpiece moves, so that these glorious
earrings
dance when worn! Design incorporates floral, arches,
and tear
drop shaped dangles as well as shamrock shapes. These
are Bohemian garnets, so named for their deep rich red
coloring.
All stones are genuine, and are faceted to catch the
light.
All are prong set and stable in their mounts.
Ear
posts are 14k gold. Hallmarked. The remainder of the
earrings is Tombak,
an alloy similar to pinchbeck with a deep rose gold
wash. These are among
the finest of the wonderful garnet pieces we have offered.
Earrings measure 2" long by 7/8" at widest
part when worn
ID=bohemiangarnetchandelierearrings
ANTIQUE
VINTAGE BOHEMIAN GARNET SILVER/GOLD P EARRINGS
Antique
or old vintage genuine rose cut bohemian garnet earrings.
Stunning little earrings for pierced ears are fabricated
of 900 silver (marked) with a gold wash, common to these
old garnet pieces. All garnets are present and a beautiful
glowing red consistent with the era. They measure 8mm
wide at their widest (the "flower") and 27.5mm
long (not including the wires). They have a few other
hallmarks that I cannot completely make out but appear
to be Austrian up to early 1930's. No guarantee on that
as I am NOT certain, but that is what they look like.
Slight wear to gold wash on ear wires. ID=bohemiangarnetsilveroldpearrings
Victorian Bohemian ROSE CUT GARNET STONE 14k Gold Ring
This
is a beautiful antique Victorian 1850s to 1880s unsigned
but tested solid 14 karat gold, natural rose cut bohemian
garnet stone ring. Ring has approximate 1.5 carats total
weight of Rose cut garnets set in the top of the ring.
Ring Also Has a Very Ornate Longleaf Design Down the Sides
of the Ring.
MEASUREMENT:
Ring is a size 4 1/2 and is resizable. Top of Ring Measures
5/8 Inch Wide Down the Finger. It Weighs 3.5 Grams.
CONDITION:
Condition Is Very Good, But There Is a Small Piece of
Gold Missing At the Top of One Leaf on One Side. ID=bohoring14kgoldpiecemissing
Beautiful
old victorian bohemian garnet style drop necklace
from about the 1930's...This was made when BOHEMIAN
GARNETS became scarce and is made of glass. I had an
expert gemologist confirm this 1930's piece is made
in glass...he said it is still quite valuable even though
its glass because it is nice work from the 1930's....a
very large and beautiful center stone that measures
a whopping 3/4 of an inch across...beautiful color.
Measures 17 and 1/2 inches long. . Very good vintage
condition!. ID=jwy21
Antique
9 K Gold Bohemian Garnets Butterfly/Bug Brooch
A
beautiful antique 9ct gold bohemian Garnets butterfly/bug
brooch. In good original condition, dates around 1900.
Measures approx. 1-3/4" (wing span) x 7/8"
(ie approx. 45mm x 22mm). ID=bohemiangarnetbutterfly
ANTIQUE
VICTORIAN ROSE CUT GARNET GOLD ENAMEL NECKLACE
AN
OUTSTANDING RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1870 ROSE CUT
GARNET GOLD & ENAMEL MINIATURE LOCKET NECKLACE. THIS
MAGNIFICENT NECKLACE CONSIST OF 260 REAL RED ROSE CUT
GARNETS. THE CHAIN IS DESIGNED WITH ROSE CUT GARNETS FORMED
IN FLOWER LINKS CONNECTED BY JUMP RINGS. THE MINIATURE
LOCKET IS HAS A FRENCH ENAMEL SCENE THAT DEPICTS A WOMAN
IN 18th CENTURY DRESS READING A LOVE LETTER WITH A BIRD
SITTING NEAR THE BASE OF A MEMORIAL MONUMENT SURROUNDED
BY ROSE CUT GARNETS EVEN THE ATTACHED BALE. THE BACK OF
THE LOCKET IS DESIGNED WITH A GLASS FRONT TO HOLD HAIR
OR A PHOTOGRAPH. THE REAL RED ROSE CUT GARNETS ARE ALL
SET IN WHAT IS CALLED GARNET GOLD WHICH IS IN FACT SHEETS
OF SOLID ROSE GOLD APPLIED OVER A BASE METAL. THIS FABULOUS
NECKLACE MEASURES 16&1/4 INCHES LONG WITH THE LOCKET
AND BALE MEASURING 1&3/4 INCHES LONG BY 1 INCH WIDE.
THIS NECKLACE WEIGHS 19.7 GRAMS.
THE
NECKLACE IS PERFECT WITH NO REPAIRS AND NONE NEEDED. THIS
NECKLACE IS ABSOLUTELY 100% ORIGINAL! IF YOU LOVE VICTORIAN
JEWELRY THEN YOU WILL LOVE THIS FANTASTIC ROSE CUT GARNET
LOCKET NECKLACE! THESE SCARCELY FOUND PIECES ARE BECOMING
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND AT ANY PRICE. ID=victoriangarnetenamelnecklace
Flower
shaped earrings are set with garnets to form the petals.
The Garnets are the red wine colour characteristic of
stones from Bohemia. To the reverse are hooks with safety
keepers for pierced ears. The earrings have been made
in 9 carat yellow gold.
The
design and craftsmanship date these earrings to the
Victorian period, circa 1880.Each earring is 13mm or
0.51 inches. The stones all test as garnet. Combined
weight is 2.5g.
Unmarked,
test as 9 carat gold.
The
front of the earrings are in very good condition. The
hooks are in good working order, it would appear that
the top of each hook has been reattached some time ago,
this has been professionally done, but is just visible.
ID=Bohemiangarnetearringshooks
gorgeous
Bohemian garnet bangle bracelet with large center stone.
The interior circumference of this bangle measures 7",
larger than most bracelets from this era. The largest
garnet is 8mm across and the front of the bracelet is
15mm or 5/8" wide. The metal is brass and has wear
to it as shown in the photographs. The hinge has a bit
of wiggle to it, although it is secure and there is
a safety chain attached.ID=bohemiangarnetbanglebracelet
ANTIQUE
ROSE CUT BOHEMIAN GARNET SNOWFLAKE PENDANT
Beautiful
old Bohemian garnet snowflake pendant circa 1930's.
The pendant has been created
from brass and is in very good condition though it is
a bit tarnished as vintage brass
goes. Makes an excellent patina. The stones are all
rose cut except for the center stone which
is a cabochon cut, the piece is not marked and it measures
approx. 1 1/8" long from top of bale
to bottom X 1" wide.
ID=bohemiamrosecutgarnetsnowflakependant
Beautiful
Bohemian garnet teardrop pendant done in gold over silver
marked 92.5, measures 1 1/2 long x 7/8 wide. Probably
from the 1920's. Chain NOT included. ID=bohemiangarnetteardroppendant.
Sterling
Silver Filigree Blue Topaz Festoon Necklace
Stunning
sterling silver (marked) and blue topaz festoon necklace.
I believe the stones to be genuine, but I am not a jeweler
and have no way of testing them. The necklace is in
mint condition with no chips or scratches to any of
the stones that I can see. Necklace measures 16.5 inches
end to end. The center drop portion measures about 1
7/8 inches. Very dainty and lovely. ID=silvertopazfestoonnecklace