This vintage 1930's garnet necklace with sterling silver beads and clasp outfitting weighs 73.4g and measures 28 inches long and 6.5mm wide. In impressive, classically distinguished period design, this refined, meticulously handmade vintage 1930's necklace is composed of three silk-strung garnet cabochon garnet rods graded 'brownish-red' color and 'fair' clarity, complemented with a 1 inch sterling silver bead at both ends. Three dainty strands of silk-strung sterling silver beads complement this enticing vintage necklace, lending a color-contrasting element to its absorbing aesthetic. The terminals of these smooth and flexible strands are adjoined through ornately chased and reeded sterling silver caps of tubular format, embellished with enchanting floral designs. This captivating vintage garnet necklace is secured with a ring and hook clasp.

The name garnet, derived from the Latin word 'granum' meaning 'grain', refers to the rounded shape of the garnet crystal resembling the seeds of the pomegranate. In the Middle Ages garnet was also called 'karfunkel' in German, meaning 'the glowing red of the sparks of fire'. In modern times, garnets are known under many names the most important of which is the fiery red pyrope, with fierce and often slightly bronze shade of red and very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Garnets have been widely known for thousands of years. It is written that Noah used a lantern from garnet to safely steer his Ark through the darkness of the night. Garnets are found in jewelry from ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman eras and travelers wore garnets for protection as they were considered as talismans and protective stones. Garnets continue to be appealing due to their natural and not manipulated beauty, their wide variety of colors, and their magnificent brilliance. They are also considered as gemstones of romantic love and passion, enhancing sensuality and intimacy, increasing creativity and positive energy, and bringing success to one's career. For those who adhere to the meaningful tradition of wearing birthstones, garnet is the birthstone for the month of January.

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