Antique Georgian 16K & Garnet Bracelet

In Ancient Greek mythology, Persephone, daughter of Demeter, goddess of the harvest was kidnapped by Hades, god of the underworld, who fell in love with her at first sight and carried her off to his kingdom. After eating seeds from the pomegranate offered to her, she bound herself to Hades and became his wife. Demeter, mad with sorrow, hunted everywhere for Persephone, roaming the earth for ninety days looking for her daughter. She found her with Hades, and struck a bargain with him: Persephone would live four months on earth with the living, and eight months in the underworld.

Garnets are associated with love, life blood, and the human heart. Because of its similarity to pomegranate seeds, they are also symbolic of friendship, and the safe return of loved ones, just as Persephone returned to her mother every year.

In Ancient times, the gemstone was used as a talisman for protection both by warriors going into battle and those who wanted to ward off pestilence and plague. Some ancient healers and wise men even placed garnets in wounds and praised its healing powers.

Garnet is the birthstone for January and the stone that celebrates the 2nd anniversary of marriage.

Fun, flirty, and oh-so fancy, this marvelous bracelet is loaded with deep red, glimmering foiled garnets. In a lush, closed back 16 karat yellow gold setting, it has a floral motif in the center element and darling little fleur de lys motifs connecting the double rows of graduating stones. A fantastic bauble that will have everyone begging to kiss your hand, just to sneak a peek!

Circa 1800-1820

Details (approximate)

Dimensions: 6.5" inner diameter

Weight: 40.64 grams

Materials: Gold, Garnet

Metal: 16K yellow gold

Marks: None

Condition: Excellent Antique condition commensurate with age and wear