Full of mystery and romance, garnets are a timeless gem.  Perfectly suited as January’s birthstone, garnets have a dark glamour that matches the furs and velvets of winter, like a glass of Pinot Noir in front of a roaring fireplace.  Victorian jewelry has renewed in popularity in recent years, and now is the perfect time to start a garnet collection of your own. 

A superb Victorian brooch to ring conversion, this jewel has lived many lives. I imagine that the center once held a locket of hair, upgraded to an extraordinarily saturated, custom-cut garnet. The pin back was removed, but the glass locket was intact, she then became a ring, set with a 14K shank.

Materials and Features: 9k gold, garnet, pearl, 14k shank

Age/Origin: 19th C, Victorian

Measurements: Size 7, 4.6 grams, 18mm at widest point

Condition: Excellent condition. Minor associated age wear. Brooch-to-ring conversion. 

Please view and inspect any photos closely. We endeavor to fully disclose all condition information clearly and concisely, however, please note that what qualifies as excellent condition for historical jewelry differs from modern and contemporary pieces; please take the age of the piece into account when examining the piece. Minor age wear is typical and to be expected for antique and vintage jewelry. Unless otherwise stated, gemstones have not been officially graded for color, clarity, or treatment by GIA; any information provided is our own educated, professional assessment.