1819 (dated) : Natural “Persian Gulf” Pearls & Garnet

1819 (dated) : Natural “Persian Gulf” Pearls, “Carbuncle” Garnet & elaborate high karat Gold pin
Engraved :
“Elizabeth Campion Cates died 18 Oct 1819 Aged 57”
Garnet : 14.2 x 8.6 mm, special cabochon cut,
set in 26 short gold prongs
Pearls : 22 split natural "Persian Gulf" 2 mm pearls,
extra-fine natural white lustre
Overall size : 1” x 2/3” Gross wt : .2575 troy ounce
# 28002 ........................................ SOLD


Almondite (“almondine”) garnet, red-purple, in convexo-concave cabochon -- hollowed in back, to reflect and transmit a billowing light through the stone)

The gold mounting is saddle-shape, as if made for alternate use as a ring.