{"product_id":"antique-victorian-garnet-diamond-star-cabochon-brooch-pendant-14k-gold-c-1870","title":"Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Star Cabochon Pendant come Brooch","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eWe are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 14ct gold garnet and diamond star brooch\/pendant made c.1870.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece features such a sweet, intricate yet sophisticated design with a central cherry colour garnet cabochon that is embellished with an inset diamond star.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe mounts feature a gold back with a silver front to enhance the diamonds' shine and sparkle. The uniform silver and red contrasting aesthetic is truly indulgent with an air of regality.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOn top, a diamond-set bow and swag accent is present with a foliate terminal on the other end, encompassing the cabochon and highlighting the centre star.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe garnet is of quite a dark cherry hue and under shadows\/dark lighting, almost appears black, full of mystery and elusiveness. However, upon a beam of sunlight or depending on the angle of candlelight, the garnet and backing reflect the light with a striking and vivid red colour, as if possessing its own character of understated charm, only revealing its true beauty sparingly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUnapologetically Victorian and steeped with celestial charm, the central silver star adorned with diamonds is exemplary of the fascination of the Victorians with the solar system. Celestial themes were in vogue during the 1860s and onwards; such pieces were also symbolic, e.g. good luck for stars (even today \"wish upon a star\").\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSuch designs also offer the perfect opportunity to display high-level goldsmithing, with intricate and fine gold mounts in which the gems have been meticulously set with a seamless finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA thin chain could also be threaded between the pin and brooch to be worn as a pendant owing to the secure trombone clasp.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe brooch is unmarked, as is common with articles of this period and as such, we have tested it, indicating solid 14ct gold, with a solid silver front.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Total Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.6 x1.5cm (cabochon is approx 1.9 x 1.5cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e9.97g\/0.35 troy oz\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Artisan Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58130261574019,"sku":"10085","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8355\/6483\/files\/mc_d245aa6b-81bf-466d-a17b-61807dca35b3.jpg?v=1779797488","url":"https:\/\/jewellerydiscovery.co.uk\/products\/antique-victorian-garnet-diamond-star-cabochon-brooch-pendant-14k-gold-c-1870","provider":"Jewellery Discovery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}