Antique French Perpignan Garnet Navette ring turquoise_ring the pendant carries an interior

the pendant carries an interior leaf and berry design in which the green gold has been cleverly crafted into leaves while the red single cut synthetic rubies are embedded to look like berries

Gold-filled jewelry

original metal photo frame awaits

It closes securely but has some light marks of time and use

The silver is shiny with strong links and closes with a lobster clasp that has excellent tension and alignment

Antique French Perpignan Garnet Navette ring turquoise_ring the pendant carries an interiorThis lovely marquise ring is crafted from high carat gold and foil backed garnets. Known as "Perpignan garnets" or "Catalan garnets" these are regional jewels crafted near Perpignan, in the Pyrenes foothills close to the the Spanish border. A popular style from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, these jewels were often passed down from mother to daughter. The garnets are rose cuts, which are artfully foiled and set in gold to achieve a distinctive