Antique demi-parure brooch and earrings

Pristine condition antique demi-parure comprised of garnet and gold brooch and earrings. Circa late Victorian to early Edwardian era with original presentation case this beautiful set features intricate detailing reflecting the meticulous skill it took to create these jewels.

On professional assessment we discovered these pieces were created using a now discontinued method which was known as 'gold colouring'.  A 9ct yellow gold formula underwent an acid etching treatment resulting in a high carat gold surface.  This was a messy and dangerous process and is not performed these days. Indeed, XRF test confirms 22ct purity.

This superb demi parure is perfect for collectors and connoisseurs of antique jewellery.

Brooch has a small jump ring to reverse, enabling it to be worn as a pendant.

Stamps: none present, XRF tested 22ct

Stones:  Almandine garnets - oval cut 6.00 x 3.75mm and 5.50mm x 3.75mm

Almandine garnets pear shape 5.75mm x 3.75mm

Rhodolite garnets brilliant cut 3.00mm x 2.75mm

Weight: total weight 11.31g; earrings 3.49g, brooch 7.82g

Height: brooch size 67mm x 35mm; earrings 43mm x 13mm

Condition: excellent antique condition. Garnets are secure in their settings. Each earring has a tiny hole on tear drop to reverse - see pictures.

Please note that all our items are pre-loved and pictures form part of the description. There will be signs of wear on the metals such as surface scratches; stones may also have signs of wear such as but not exclusive to chips, nicks/flea bites/scratches . Please ask for further images or more information if required.
Any chains, boxes & styling accessories used in pictures not included unless otherwise stated. All measurements are approximate.

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