Antique French Perpignan Garnet Navette ring turquoise_ring original metal photo frame awaits

original metal photo frame awaits

As enamel is less resilient than gemstones

8 cm diameter

Gold-filled jewelry

so unless it is a replacement the central pearl is natural in origin and a lovely cream

Antique French Perpignan Garnet Navette ring turquoise_ring original metal photo frame awaitsThis lovely marquise ring is crafted from high carat gold and foil backed garnets. Known as "Perpignan garnets" or "Catalan garnets" these are regional jewels crafted near Perpignan, in the Pyrenes foothills close to the the Spanish border. A popular style from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, these jewels were often passed down from mother to daughter. The garnets are rose cuts, which are artfully foiled and set in gold to achieve a distinctive