Flat Cut Garnet Georgian Brooch

I always enjoy buying GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). pieces. This brooch is a good example of a Georgian lace pin. The flat cut almandineA variety of red garnet that is transparent and commonly deep crimson with tinges of purple. Its colour can resemble that of ruby. It is cut in several forms; when cut en cabochon (usually as hollow cabochon to lighten the colour), it is called carbuncle. garnets are closed backed, and are red/purple in colour, much favoured in that period. The gold is slightly higher than 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals).