Large 18K Perpignan Garnet Ring, Antique French Foil Backed Garnet Catalan Ring french_watch_chain 98 in or 2

98 in or 2

It hold securely and will keep you treasures safely stored

Its true identity as a separate gemstone didn't emerge until in the 19th century

this lovely ring was crafted in the late 1800s and assayed in Paris

From a time before mass produced goods

Large 18K Perpignan Garnet Ring, Antique French Foil Backed Garnet Catalan Ring french_watch_chain 98 in or 2This lovely marquise 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