Georgian Garnet Cluster Earrings almandine garnet I did cut myself opening

I did cut myself opening the first one so be warned

over a woven hair backdrop with further forget-me-not flowers above and below

later added (London 1992)

It's mounted in a white gold collet setting with arched shoulders stepping down towards the band - the largest arch on each side featuring pierced openwork decoration

This charming ring

Georgian Garnet Cluster Earrings almandine garnet I did cut myself openingDATE: Georgian, c. 1790 Gorgeous garnet cluster earrings dating from the Georgian period, circa 1790. The stones display excellent colour, an intense pinky red that appears to glow from within. They rest in silver openwork style settings with gold backs, that drop just under an inch. STONES Garnet MEASUREMENTS Drop: 2. 1cm Clusters: 1. 5 x 1. 5cm WEIGHT 3. 8g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver and 9k gold CONDITION Very good