• Victorian earrings - gold, pearls, and carbuncles - garnet symbolism and legends

    Garnet – Natural, Cabochon, Red

    Victorian 18K gold earrings with carbuncles (oval cabochon garnets) and seed pearls, ca. 1870. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.

    Article: Garnet Symbolism

    Credit: John Moran Auctioneers, Inc

    GemstoneGarnet
    Natural or man madeNatural
    Jewelry typeEarrings
    Gem StateCabochon
    ColorRed
    TransparencyTranslucent