Antique Georgian Brooch Gold Garnet Crystal English Memorial (6749)

Antique Georgian brooch. 14ct gold, garnets, crystal. Made in England, early 19th century.   Measurements: Weight is 5.8 grams. Length is a little over 1 inch (26.5mm).   Description : A lovely example of a Georgian garnet brooch. Rounded rectangular center with a beautifully modelled frame of gold featuring scrolling foliage. Within is a solid gold inner frame enclosing a crystal cover of a locket. The back with a glass cover over a swathe of woven hair. This could be in Memorial of a loved one or merely a romantic gift from one person to another.   Radiating around the central rectangle is a circle of oval garnets. Flat tops with very gentle facets on the sides. Typical of the Georgian period and much beloved by the English at the time. The garnets are typically enclosed in gold,which adds mystery and light to these gems that glow a rich red. Round gold beads connect the garnets to one another. Marks and Metal: No marks, as is to be expected of jewelry from this period. The gold was