Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Maltese Cross Brooch

There is something so engaging about GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). jewellery. It is understated, and beautiful. No gaudy glitz, just classy.

Enough said!So I keep buying pieces whenever I can. This is a well executed Maltese cross. The garnets are foiled which gives them a lovely lustre. Set in 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold, circa 1800.