Vintage 1970s GRANAT TURNOV Bohemian Garnet, Seed Pearl, and Vermeil Bird Cut Animal Brooch

This stunning 1970s Bohemian brooch features natural seed pearls and gold-washed accents. Crafted with rose-cut red Czech garnets that shimmer and sparkle in the sunlight, it exudes elegance. Perfect as a charming bird pin to add a touch of elegance to any coat or sweater!

Bohemian garnets came from the hills of Bohemia in Czechoslovakia and were very popular with 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 marked 900 (for 90% silver).

The brooch measures 1-3/4" tall and 5/8" wide and weighs 5.39 grams. The box is for display only.

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