Antique 18K Perpignan Garnet Ring, Antique French Foil Backed Garnet Catalan Daisy Ring turquoise_ring Lockets are the perfect example

Lockets are the perfect example of jewelry pieces with a story

Some links have been oxidized with time but just need a good cleaning

Set in 18K yellow gold and topped with platinum

1930Length: 58 " or 148 cmAll items in the shop are shipped with tracking and insurance within 48 hours of receiving an order

indicating the piece was assayed in Paris

Antique 18K Perpignan Garnet Ring, Antique French Foil Backed Garnet Catalan Daisy Ring turquoise_ring Lockets are the perfect exampleThis lovely daisy ring is crafted from high carat gold and foil backed garnets. Known as "Perpignan garnets" or "Catalan garnets" these are regional jewels crafted near Perpignan, in the Pyrenes foothills close to the the Spanish border. A popular style from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, these jewels were often passed down from mother to daughter. The garnets are rose cuts, which are artfully foiled and set in gold to achieve a distinctive