Garnet sleeping doves from Perpignan

Sleeper earrings, doves in 18kt rose gold (hallmark: eagle's head) set with Perpignan garnets mounted on a paillon. Work from the south of France (Languedoc-Roussillon), Victorian era, second half of the 19th century. Gross weight: 4.12 g Total height: 2.20 cm Width: 1.70 cm Condition: very slight micro scratches and dents on the gold parts, variations in color of the garnets, slight shocks on the garnets, see photos. Did you know that this type of antique jewelry is inspired by the dove of the Holy Spirit ? Garnet, the birthstone of January, is also suitable for all those who have a grenadine heart. Garnet deposits are found in France, in the Pyrénées-Orientales. Perpignan represents! Find our complete selection of garnet on our article . All our antique earrings.