Vintage 1960s GRANAT TURNOV Bohemian Garnet and Vermeil Circle Brooch As-Is

This stunning Bohemian garnet and gold-washed brooch, straight from the 1960s, exudes elegance. The vintage piece features red Czech garnets that shimmer and sparkle in sunlight.

Bohemian garnets originated from the hills of Bohemia in Czechoslovakia 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 pin is in good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. The surface of the gold-washed silver has a few fine lines and marks. One garnet is missing; the rest are securely set into the mounting and only have a few tiny nicks under magnification. The pin is stamped with the maker's mark G2 (Granat Turnov) and 900 (90% silver).

The brooch measures 1-1/2" tall and wide and weighs 9.78 grams. The box is for display only.