Antique Edwardian pendant featuring a central garnet set in 9ct rose gold surrounded heart setting. These types of pendants were named Lavalier pendants popularised by the Duchesse de la Valliere, a mistress of King Louis XIV of France. On the back of the pendant it has the hallmark '9ct'.

Garnets were used extensively in all different designs of Victorian jewellery, bracelets, rings, brooches and elaborate necklaces, they represent the birthstone of January. 

ERA

Edwardian, 1901-1910

HALLMARKS

9ct

MEASUREMENTS

The pendant measures 45cm / 1.7" in height and 1.3cm / 0.5" in width. The pendant hangs from a new 9ct rose gold chain measuring 18" / 45.72cm. 

WEIGHT

2.13g

SKU

6428