Gold and garnet drop earrings “Elyra”

This sublime pair of 18-carat gold dangling earrings from the 70s consists of a stud made of a 0.1 carat brilliant-cut garnet in a bezel setting to which is attached a chain at the end of which is a 0.1 carat navette-cut garnet. A refined piece to wear to complete your most sophisticated outfits or bring a touch of elegance to your everyday outfits.

Dimensions: 1.8cm X 0.3cm

Weight: 0.91g

Eagle’s head hallmark.

The story: Garnet takes its name from the Latin “granatus”, which means “grain” or “seed”, in reference to the resemblance of the gem to pomegranate seeds. Used since ancient times, garnet was prized by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, particularly as a protective talisman. In the Middle Ages, it symbolized strength and faith. Stones of the natives of January, garnets are distinguished by their wide range of colors, although deep red is the most famous, thanks to their composition of various silicates. A remarkable historical garnet is the Pyrenean garnet, renowned for its size and richness of color, which was highly prized in nineteenth-century France.