Antique 1900s Bohemian Garnet and Gilt Star Czech Garnet Flower Choker Statement 17" Necklace

This absolutely stunning antique late Victorian Bohemian garnet choker necklace has a celestial and floral motif. The 97 rose-cut garnets catch the light from every angle, drawing your eye to the elegant cluster design. Made in the early 1900s in Czechoslovakia, these pyrope garnets have a reputation for an "inner glow." The elegant choker rides high on your neck and would look lovely with everything from jeans to a ball gown.

Bohemian garnets come from the hills of Bohemia in the Czech Republic and were highly popular among Europe's upper class from the 1820s to the 1920s. To learn more about Bohemian garnets, read our blog post here.

The necklace is in excellent antique condition with only minimal signs of wear. The garnets are in superb shape; none are cracked or chipped, although some have tiny nicks at the facet junctions visible under magnification. None of the garnets wobble and are securely set in the mounting. The garnet-encrusted box clasp is fully functional and shows no signs of wear or damage. The surface of the gilt displays fine lines and marks typical of antique jewelry.

The necklace is 17" long, 1-3/8" wide, and weighs 13.61 grams. The box is for display only.