{"product_id":"french-18ct-gold-perpignan-garnet-star-pendant-c-1860","title":"French 18ct Gold Perpignan Garnet Star Pendant c.1860","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional Victorian Perpignan Garnet star pendant is a rare and mesmerising jewel, crafted in rich 18ct Gold and set with luminous foiled Garnets in the distinctive Perpignan style. Originating from the South of France and prized throughout the 19th century, Perpignan Garnets are known for their vivid, fiery colour created by masterful foiling techniques unique to the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe star design is bold, sculptural and beautifully symbolic, radiating warmth and intensity from every angle. The deep berry-red Garnets glow with internal light, and the central stone, with its rich saturated hue, anchors the entire composition. Elegant, striking and highly collectable, this is a true jewel of the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare opportunity to own an authentic Perpignan Garnet treasure, wonderfully preserved and full of historical charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERA:\u003c\/b\u003e Victorian, c.1860.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant is 34mm in diameter (excluding bale). \u003cbr\u003eCentral Garnet is 7.5mm in diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.3g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/b\u003e Tests as 18ct Gold, Perpignan Garnets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHALLMARKS:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSince we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/b\u003e Your order will be gift-wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVERY GOOD:\u003c\/b\u003e The Garnets display excellent luminosity with beautifully preserved foils, showing only minimal age-related wear. There is a small crack to the very tip of one of the star’s points, but it does not go through and does not affect stability or wearability. The Gold settings are secure and well-formed. A superb antique piece in impressive condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillicoco ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51746886189350,"sku":"C5595","price":3337.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1131\/5568\/files\/C5595-1-Edit.jpg?v=1765057585","url":"https:\/\/ca.lillicoco.com\/products\/french-18ct-gold-perpignan-garnet-star-pendant-c-1860","provider":"Lillicoco ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}