Vintage 1930s Red Bohemian Garnet Drop Choker Gilt 17" Necklace

This absolutely stunning vintage Victorian revival Bohemian garnet choker features a natural motif in gilded metal. The 31 rose-cut garnets catch the light from all angles, emphasizing the elegant cluster design. Made in the 1930s in Czechoslovakia, these pyrope garnets are known for their "inner glow." The refined choker sits high on your neck and would look beautiful with everything from jeans to a ball gown. 

Bohemian garnets originated from the hills of Bohemia in the Czech Republic and were highly sought after by the European 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 minimal signs of wear. The garnets are also in excellent condition; none are cracked or chipped, although some have tiny nicks on the facet junctions, visible under magnification. The gilt's surface shows fine lines and marks typical of antique jewelry.

The necklace is 17" long, 1" wide, and weighs 8.63 grams. The box is for display only.

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