Antique Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold Heart Garnet Lavalier Necklace 1970s 5cm in width and 2

5cm in width and 2

neck and head

The bracelet measure 17

The upper part of the bow is stiff

The beads range from 1cm - 1

Antique Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold Heart Garnet Lavalier Necklace 1970s 5cm in width and 2Antique Edwardian pendant featuring a central garnet set in 9ct rose gold surrounded heart setting. These types of pendants were named Lavalier pendants popularised by the Duchesse de la Valliere, a mistress of King Louis XIV of France. On the back of the pendant it has the hallmark '9ct'. Garnets were used extensively in all different designs of Victorian jewellery, bracelets, rings, brooches and elaborate necklaces, they represent the birthstone of