Garnet and Diamond Earrings with Foliate Surmounts
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- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
- Garnet - A garnet is a mineral that is commonly used as a gemstone. It occurs in a wide range of colours, including red, pink, orange, green, yellow, and black. The most common and best known type of garnet is the red variety, which has a deep, rich colour and is often referred to as a "garnet red."
Garnets have a long history of use as gemstones, and they have been prized for their beauty and durability for thousands of years. They are often used in jewellery, such as rings, necklaces, and earrings, and they are also sometimes used as a decorative element in other items, such as vases and goblets.
Garnets are prized for their brilliance, durability, and resistance to scratching, making them a popular choice for use in jewellery. They are also valued for their hardness, which makes them well suited for use in abrasive applications, such as sandpaper and grinding wheels.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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earrings, diamond
- diamond 507
- diamond and garnet 55
- earrings, gold - gold and diamond drop / pendant 3,185
- earrings, silver - silver items 1,796
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