Georgian Flat Cut Almandine Garnet Drop Pansy Earrings

A good pair of 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). earrings that were made circa 1820. They are in the form of two pansies with leaves above. The stones are 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 that are wonderful purplish red stones and have been sliced thin and laid on to a foiled ground.

When worn they articulate beautifully.