Antique Vintage Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold Filled GF Garnet Rose Cut Earrings

Description

We have similar Garnet and Art Nouveau items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Garnet" or "Nouveau" under our items.
Item Description by: Megan E.
The Piece
Age Circa
: Art Nouveau C. 1890 - 1910
Markings
: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed
Country of Origin
: Unknown
Brand
: Unknown
Gram Weight
: 14.5 Grams
Metal Type
: 14k Yellow gold fill over base metal
Metal Melt Value:
--
Material
: --
Main Stone
: Garnet
Main Stone Measurements/Color
:
Diameter:
3.7 mm (each stone)
Color:
Semi-translucent, deep red hues
Accent Stone
: --
Accent Stone Measurements/Color
: --
Stone Treatment:
The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.
Stone Cuts
: Rose cut
Item Measurements
:
Diameter:
0.77"
Depth:
0.59" (including backing)
Earring Style
: Cluster
Earring Backing Style
: Clip-on backings. Your jeweler can easily convert these to the preferred backing style you desire.
For Pierced or Non-Pierced Ears
: Both
Notable Features:
These earrings were carefully handmade in the Art Nouveau era
Twenty-three lovely rose cut garnet stones are showcased neatly in a round shape motif
The stones were carefully set in individual prong settings
These earrings sit nicely on the ear and feature a flat back for comfortable wear
Damage
: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish is present  on the back of the earrings, the price has been reduced to reflect this.
*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*
The History
The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.”
This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period.  This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.
Garnets are a type of silicate mineral that have a long history of use, dating back as far as the Bronze Age where they were used in jewelry and as an abrasive. Historically, this stone has also been known as “carbuncle” and its modern name, garnet, is derived from the Latin granatus meaning “seed,” which is thought to be a reference to pomegranates. Found in almost any color imaginable, these stones are most commonly red in hue, with blue being the rarest variety and deep red the most prized. Throughout history these beautiful stones have been worn by the wealthy elite, ranging from the pharaohs of Egypt to the European nobility of the Middle ages. Today garnet continues to be a popular stone for use in jewelry, with the deepest red varieties being especially valuable and sought after.
Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.
Domestic US
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