Hessanite Garnet & Pearl Round Earrings

A lovely pair of and EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). earrings with a large 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. and Hessanite 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. bordered by NaturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  Split Pearls and 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.

The Hessanite stone is a strong brown-red colour.

In excellent condition with a butterfly fastening.