Georgian C. 1780 Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Pendant Brooch Type_Ring Used to mark correspondence or

Used to mark correspondence or documents (like marking an email high importance)  it makes a beautiful accessory for readers today

5mm at the narrowest

a conversation piece for special occasions or a fantastically affordable piece of antique jewelry history

vines and "berries" (gorgeous blue turquoise cabochons) as if it were just pulled from the garden

Set in a yellow gilt metal frame (most likely gold-plated or vermeil)

Georgian C. 1780 Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Pendant Brooch Type_Ring Used to mark correspondence orA spectacular example of 18th century jewelry design from the Iberian Peninsula ( Spain Portugal)! Very rare to be found in this condition, this ornate pendant brooch was probably converted from another piece of jewelry, either a pendant drop on a necklace or an earringand dates to the end of the 18th century circa 1780, . If features numerous flat cut foil back garnets set in gold in a rub over setting. In addition the piece is set with fresh water