{"product_id":"victorian-18ct-gold-garnet-carbuncle-drop-earrings","title":"Victorian 18ct Gold Garnet Carbuncle Drop Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA charming pair of Victorian drop earrings in 18ct gold, each centred with a large garnet carbuncle — a foil-backed garnet cabochon — of deep, glowing wine-red, collet-set between a plain ball surmount above and a pointed gold terminal below. The rich, dark colour of the carbuncles against the warm 18ct gold is beautifully characteristic of the period, and the simple, elegant form lets the stones take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe carbuncle was among the most beloved of Victorian gems, its deep red long associated with love, devotion and constancy. Light and comfortable on shepherd's hook fittings, these are a warm and thoroughly wearable antique pair. As the garnets are foil-backed in the traditional manner, they should be kept dry and never immersed in water, to protect the foil behind the stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMetal: 18ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStones: foil-backed garnet cabochons (carbuncles), collet-set in closed backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDesign: carbuncle drop with ball surmount and pointed gold terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFittings: shepherd's hook wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions: 9.7mm x 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: Very good, with wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCare: foil-backed stones — keep dry, do not immerse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEra: Victorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spectrum Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65407023579485,"sku":"SAO462","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/0471\/3053\/files\/SAO462FRONTcopy.jpg?v=1785327402","url":"https:\/\/www.spectrumantiques.com\/products\/victorian-18ct-gold-garnet-carbuncle-drop-earrings","provider":"Spectrum Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}