Delicate Bohemian Garnet Necklace With Provenance - C. 1880-1900

Beschreibung:
This delicate necklace belonged to my great-aunt, who was a bit of a socialite in early 20th-century Prague. She wore it to theatre premieres, literary salons, & candlelit dinners in the city's elegant cafés. She claimed it had been a gift from a Hungarian prince, one of many tales she liked to tell, though she later left him for my uncle, a Polish ship's doctor & heir to a porcelain factory. Looking at the old photographs, I cannot deny that she was a strikingly enchanting woman in her day, & this necklace carries with it the same sense of charm & mystery. It is an authentic piece of late 19th-century Bohemian garnet jewelry, likely made between 1880 & 1900. The necklace features deep red natural pyrope garnets, meticulously cut & arranged in floral cluster motifs along the front. The stones sparkle with rich crimson fire, set in 900 silver. We are keeping her most treasured pieces, which were gifts from my uncle, & letting this one go. I hope it finds a new life with someone who will take it to parties & nightlife adventures, & above all, treasure it as she once did. Details: Genuine Bohemian pyrope garnets Period: approx. 1880-1900 Origin: Prague / Bohemia Setting: 900 silver Length: approx. 45 cm Condition: Antique condition consistent with age; all stones intact. Delicate Bohemian Garnet Necklace With Provenance - C. 1880-1900