Garnets have been prized as gems throughout the course of the history of jewelry. Yet the green variety referred to as the demantoid garnet was not discovered until the mid 19th century but became the darling of the gemstone world.

Originally uncovered in the central Ural Mountains of Russia, these “Ural pearls” are always green in color and can range from a very light yellowish peridot green to one closer to the hue of an emerald, but with a golden tone.

Designed and created in the year 1908, in Chester, England, those brilliant Brits often provided hallmarks to clearly delineate when an item was created. But just because it doesn't have a hallmark, doesn't mean it isn't an antique, from England, or authentic.*

A trio of faceted demantoid garnets flashes with vivid color. Two show internal evidence of that famous horsetail inclusion you may have learned about. These are visible in our high powered, close up photos.

Four diamonds rest between imparting their aura. Curvaceous incised lines emblazon the shoulders.

Details:

Three natural demantoid garnets
Total of .90 carats
Four antique diamonds
Total of .28 carats
Color G-I, clarity VS2-SI1
18k Yellow Gold
English
Date 1908

*Remember that hallmarks can wear away. Additionally, an item was not marked if it would harm the jewel (we have many that aren't). Many heavy lead punches are required to mark something, possibly inflicting damage, so it was exempt. Another possible is that the hallmark was cut away or destroyed.