Joden Girl
Baubles, Bling and Birthstone Things
For those of you born in the first month of the year, the garnet is your chosen gem… your birthstone. This beauty is available in a dazzling array of varieties and colors. Perhaps you are most familiar with the deep red version, but did you know that garnet also comes in various shades of orange, yellow, purple and green?
In the Victorian era, the most beloved shade was Pyrope… a dark red colored garnet found in Bohemia. These lovely stones were often set pavé-style using hundreds of tiny gems. Reportedly, the January birthstone brings health, wealth and happiness; very appropriate for the first month of the year.
This Victorian pendant features both cabochon and faceted garnets. With rich purplish-red hues, these gemstones shine in an 18 karat yellow gold setting. The color tone of the center stone is stunning… loving the look when the light hits it! Delicate milgrained wires coil around to create paisley shapes. Nestled between the garnets are thirty-five antique cut diamonds; the overall look is ethereal and absolutely sublime.
Here are just two of the ways to wear this statement piece: long and lovely on a strand of round garnet beads or tied tight on a choker of black grosgrain ribbon. In addition to the attributes of health and wealth, garnets are believed to promote self-confidence and keep negative vibes at bay.
Flipping this late 1800’s pendant over reveals yet another unique detail – a hair receiver. Several strands of light brown hair are secured beneath the glass cover. Moderately priced at $3,600 – this garnet pendant is the perfect piece to bring a bit of happiness into 2021.
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Written by Carrie Martin
Photos by Dana Jerpe
