1850s French Romantic Period Perpignan Rose Garnet Flower-shaped Ear Pins

These French 1850s Romantic period earrings are made from gilded silver and set with Stone and Bohemian Stone. Both of these Stone are common commercial names in antique jewelry, and are actually a type of Stone. The earrings are pleasing in shape and lively in color. The overall flower pattern on the upper part and the teardrop-shaped egg-shaped Gemstone hanging below are both bright red Bohemian Stone, while the outer ring of the pendant is made of rose-cut perpignan Stone. The variety of cutting methods and the changes in the color of the Gemstone themselves make this pair of beautiful works full of design details worth appreciating. From a Gemstone point of view, to distinguish the types of Stone, one cannot just look at the color. The chemical composition of rose Stone is a mixture of pyrope and Stone. Some Bohemian Stone may also be Stone mixed with pyrope in different proportions. It’s just that Stone produced in Czechoslovakia are usually dark red in color, while rose Stone from Perpignan, France are famous for their special purple-red color. The earrings retain the traditional Perpignan garnet jewelry features, such as the closed back setting, rose-shaped hand-cut and foil under the Stone, which is used to reflect more light and make the Stone look more bright and fiery. Today, the local mines in Perpignan, France have been exhausted and closed. Therefore, if you want to collect Perpignan Stone jewelry, you can only start with antique jewelry, and their collection value has therefore increased. The ear needles can be changed to K gold ear hooks by private message. The piece is in antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear, which are more obvious in some areas, and some fading where the sterling silver can be seen underneath. This is a century-old antique jewelry and is not in brand new condition. Origin: France Year: 1850s Material: Sterling silver gilded Gemstone: Perpignan Stone, Bohemian Stone Dimensions: 3.6x2.1x1 cm Weight: 15.00g/pair Condition: Antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear, more obvious in some areas, and some fading where the sterling silver can be seen at the bottom Item No.: EV002_2501 Purchase Notes: Antique jewelry refers to jewelry that is "more than 100 years old". Jewelry that is less than 100 years old can only be called second-hand jewelry or modern jewelry. All jewelry sold by Inlaid Antique Jewelry will be accompanied by a brand guarantee, detailing the age and material of the jewelry. If the product is not consistent with what is stated in the guarantee, it can be returned unconditionally. Before each item is sold, the status of the item will be recorded in detail with video equipment to ensure that members are aware of whether the item has any defects or signs of use. Photos are part of the product description. Therefore, members should carefully evaluate whether they really want to buy before checking out. Once the checkout process is completed, due to the special nature of the products sold by this brand, it is difficult to return or exchange the products for any reason, including defects or depreciation. Therefore, members are requested to confirm again and again whether they really want to buy before checking out to avoid disputes. Shipping method: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan enjoy "free shipping when you purchase one accessory". All shipments in Taiwan will be sent by "Registered Mail". If it is inconvenient for you to receive registered mail, please indicate convenience store pickup (7-11 or FamilyMart are both acceptable) on your order and provide the name or code of the store where you will pick up the goods. All shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be delivered via SF Express.