Vintage 1980s Czech Bohemian Red Garnet and Gold Wash Choker 15" Necklace

This one-of-a-kind Bohemian garnet necklace features 36 rose-cut pyrope garnets set in gold-washed 900 silver. The cluster of garnets reflects sunlight and radiates from within, creating a striking contrast with the metal. Made in the 1980s in Czechoslovakia, this beautiful garnet necklace is perfect for January birthdays or garnet enthusiasts!

From the 1820s to the 1920s, Bohemian garnets, which came from the hills of Bohemia in Czechoslovakia, were very popular with the European upper class. To learn more about Bohemian garnets, read our blog post here.

The necklace is in excellent vintage condition, with only minor signs of wear. The garnets are also in very good condition, with no significant chips or cracks and a secure mounting. Under magnification, the garnets exhibit tiny nicks on their facet junctions. The gold-washed metal shows minor signs of wear, with fine lines and marks, but nothing noticeable. The clasp is stamped G3 (Granat Turnov‘s mark), 900 (90% silver), and a hare‘s head (Czech silver stamp). 

The necklace is 15" long, 1-1/8" wide, and weighs 6.95 grams. The box is for display only.