Antique French Perpignan Garnet Dormeuse Sleeper Earrings, XIX Century Rose Cut Garnet Drop Earrings paste_necklace There is a small gap

There is a small gap as the two sides of the locket (see photo nine) do not touch but the locket is secure and will not open when worn

In excellent condition

but it is possible the hallmark has worn from use or was lost during a resizing at some point during its long history

endless knots were a common romantic design in Victorian symbolism

although the chain should fit an average wrist size

Antique French Perpignan Garnet Dormeuse Sleeper Earrings, XIX Century Rose Cut Garnet Drop Earrings paste_necklace There is a small gapThese stunning Perpignan garnet sleeper earrings glow like embers from a fire. Popular in the 19th century, Perpignan garnets were created around Perpginan, close to the Spanish border. 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 deep red hue which reflects light beautifully. Evoking the influence of both French and Spanish aesthetics, this