Antique Georgian Garnet Pansy Drop Earrings 18ct Gold

A magnificent pair of antique Georgian garnet drop earrings, featuring a large pansy-shaped cluster of flat-cut garnets at the bottom with further garnets set on droppers above. They all have a deep cherry-pink hue and are collet set in 18ct gold closed-back settings, with gold hooks on top. 

Pansies have long been associated with deep love and desire and were popularly worn in the 19th Century to express a secret desire for their beloved during a time when there were much stricter rules and restrictions surrounding a couple’s courtship. Garnet is also considered a stone of romance, with its deep red colouring symbolic of passion and enduring love.

These are a spectacular pair of Georgian drop earrings that articulate and swing beautifully from each ear. They date to the early 19th Century and have both remained in excellent condition. 

We recommend you insure for £2,950. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale.

WEIGHT: 3.8 grams each – 7.6 grams together

MEASURE: Height 49mm (52mm inc. hooks) x Width 19mm (widest)

METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested)

STONES: Garnets (Largest 5.5 x 8mm, approx. 0.80ct - 14ct total)  

AGE: Georgian. (Circa 1800 – 1830)  

CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age

ITEM NUMBER: AJ1132

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