9ct Gold & Garnet Drop Earrings

A delicate pair of EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). facetedA faceted stone has small, flat-cut surfaces that make a sparkling effect on transparent stones. Facets act as both mirrors and windows. Reflecting light and channelling light into a stone where it refracts and re-emerges. GarnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified. earrings, set in 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) Gold and with a butterfly fastening.

In excellent condition.