Perpignan Garnet Navette Ring | Deep Red & Soft Pink Garnets | 18ct Gold | French Napoleon III c.1860

A perfect Napoleon III Perpignan garnet ring, in rich 18ct yellow gold — a foiled, domed Perpignan-cut garnet at the centre, haloed by a cluster of soft pink garnets in the elusive two-tone palette collectors seek out. The Perpignan cut itself is a defining feature of this period: a domed, foiled construction that gives deep red garnets their characteristic glow from within. Surrounding it, soft pink garnets create a striking colour contrast against the deep red centre — a special detail for anyone hunting for the rarer two-tone garnet combinations of the era. Down either side of the shank, a French garden gate detail runs in relief, echoing the famous Parisian ironwork terraces of the Haussmann period, some thirty years prior to this ring's creation — a charming piece of design history hiding in plain sight. Fully hallmarked with the French eagle head, acquired in France. Details Era: Napoleon III, French, c. 1860 Materials: 18ct yellow gold Centre Stone: Perpignan-cut garnet, foiled and domed — deep red Accent Stones: Soft pink garnets, halo formation Size: 10 — resizable as needed Weight: 5g Design Detail: "French garden gate" relief along shank, echoing Haussmann-era Parisian ironwork Hallmarks: French eagle head Condition: Excellent historical condition. Have a close look at the photos. Shipping & Services Ships fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request — beautiful documented paperwork inclusive of photographs. The Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | Brooklyn, New York, Paris