Antique French Garnet Poissardes Earrings - 18k traveler's stone The Warrior’s Armor bezel measures

The Warrior’s Armor bezel measures 1 3/4“ tall x 1 3/16" wide

This carnelian intaglio featuring a mighty Taurus has been set in a handmade 14k brushed yellow gold setting that fits like a size 5

these were faceted by a master cutter’s eye and were specifically chosen for their romantic

golden gemstones - a highly fashionable palette used by nobles to emulate the opulence of royal gold and yellow diamonds

This ring is a scarce c

Antique French Garnet Poissardes Earrings - 18k traveler's stone The Warrior’s Armor bezel measuresA beautiful pair of antique French "poissardes" (transl. "fishwife") earrings. Their name is said to come from either a the female fish sellers who allegedly wore them while selling their goods in Paris markers or, more likely, from their fish hook shape. This example is set with garnets. These mid 1800s earrings were crafted in 18k gold and hallmarked with both a maker's mark and eagle head gold hallmark. They measure about 28mm from top to bottom