Layaway payment #1 - Antique Perpignan garnet ring & pendant
Layaway plan for two items:
1) Antique 18k Gold foiled-back Perpignan Garnet Ring
Beautiful Antique Perpignan Garnet ring in 18k Gold.
The ring features a foiled-back faceted oval Garnet. The technique to mount the garnet with foil back and triangular prongs is typical of the goldsmithing work done in the French part of Catalonia in the South West of France near the Spanish border. The ring was manufactured there in the early 20th century.
Details:
The ring is stamped with the Eagle Head French hallmark for 18k Gold at the outside of the shank. It also has a worn goldsmith mark, "poinçon de maître".
Condition:
The ring is in good antique condition, with some signs of age: gentle surface wear and scratches to the gold shank and some wear to the stone, please inspect the photos.
Measurements:
The ring is a US size 7 1/2, UK size P, French size 56.5.
Weight : 2.9g
Garnet size: approximately 10.5 x 12.5mm / 7/16" x 1/2"
2) Vintage 18k Gold Pear-shaped Perpignan Garnet Pendant
Beautiful Perpignan Garnet pendant in 18k Gold.
The pendant features a substantial pear-shaped Garnet in a deep red color, that is enhanced thanks to the foiled-back setting. The design with foil back + triangular prongs is typical of the French part of Catalonia in the South West of France near the Spanish border. The pendant was manufactured there.
Details:
The pendant is stamped with the eagle head French hallmark for 18k Gold at the top loop. It is also stamped with the goldsmith mark, "poinçon de maître", please see zoomed-in picture.
Condition:
This pendant is in excellent vintage condition, with no flaw to note.
It comes with the new 45cm / 18" chain shown in the last picture.
Measurements:
-Pendant width: 12mm / 1/2"
-Pendant height: 21mm / 13/16"
-Pendant height counting the bale: 29mm / 1 1/8"
-Pendant weight: 2.3g
Total price = $2875
Remaining amount after payment #1 = $2075
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