with textured pressed glass drops
a belief that stands today
Condition: Very good antique condition commensurate with age and wear
deep red garnet gemstones and a style of jewelry that quickly became popular in the late Victorian Era and through the turn of the century
Antique 14K, Garnet & Seed Pearl Conversion Ring colosseum with textured pressed glass dropsGarnets are associated with love, life blood, and the human heart. Because of its similarity to pomegranate seeds, is also symbolic of friendship, and the safe return of loved ones, just as the Greek goddess Persephone (Proserpina, Roman) returned to her mother every year. Converted from an antique brooch, this 14 karat gold ring has an oblong, deep blood red garnet cabochon stone with bezel set seed pearls stationed at the North, South, East and West