Description
In over 25yrs I have never had an Antique Demantoid garnet of this size, they are rare and valuable and usually are used as accent stones due to their high refraction (sparkle!).
Horse tail inclusions are evident, as they should be!
Victorian.
Not only is the garnet the star of the “show” but she is surrounded by over 2cts of top quality old cut diamonds!
What is Demantoid Garnet? Demantoid garnets aren’t your average gemstone. They`’re special. More sparkly than diamonds (hence the name ‘demantoid’, which is derived from the French diamant,meaning diamond) and found in only a few choice locations world-wide, these stones are known for their incomparable brilliance. They were a favourite of legendary Russian jeweller Carl Faberge, perhaps best known for his Faberge eggs, commissioned by Tsar Alexander Illof Russia, and are popular
with collectors and auction houses all
over the world.
The garnet measures 6.5mm estimated at 1.2ct.
Each diamond is 4 to 4.2mm 0.25/0.30ct each.
Size M, resizable. 18ct & platinum.
Head dimension 1.4cm.
A considered purchase, she is rare!
Please enquire.
edrury@fineantiquediamonds.co.uk
