Antique 18K Perpignan Garnet Ring, Antique French Foil Backed Garnet Catalan Daisy Ring antique_long_guard 5 out of 5 stars

5 out of 5 stars

the other remains

These heart stopping Victorian "day and night" drop earrings are in excellent condition for age

making it a joy to wear from dawn to dusk

finishing the look

Antique 18K Perpignan Garnet Ring, Antique French Foil Backed Garnet Catalan Daisy Ring antique_long_guard 5 out of 5 starsThis lovely daisy 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