Antique 18K, Garnet & Elephant Hair Conversion Ring jabot pin The 10 karat gold setting

The 10 karat gold setting is shaped like two inverted shields sandwiched between the stones like a delectable little macaroon

the scene is most likely depicting Zeus (in bust form) and a woman burning incense at his altar

featuring a masculine head in profile

a metal lower in gold content and typical of the Bohemian garnet pieces of the 19th century

Wonderful to wear layered on a "neckmess"

Antique 18K, Garnet & Elephant Hair Conversion Ring jabot pin The 10 karat gold settingThe word Bohemian derives from the region of Bohemia, a kingdom which later became Czechoslovakia. Among other flourishing trades, this region produced gorgeous, deep red garnet gemstones and a style of jewelry that quickly became popular in the late Victorian Era and through the turn of the century. A gorgeous gem that has ties to Greek mythology and the story of Persephone and her pomegranate, symbolizing blood, death and rebirth. Elephant hair