A Rare and Beautiful Quality Victorian Gold Bow Necklace with Pendant Locket, fully set with Garnets. The Bow is in the form of a Lover’s Knot with a central cabochon Garnet 7mm. across (over 2 carats!) The radiating arms of the Bow are festooned with Gorgeous Rose-cut Garnets –38 in all. The Pendant dropper is also surrounded by 21 rose-cut Garnets. Each Garnet is a Superb deep Rich Red Wine colour. The total Garnet content is approx. 24 carats! Slices of Garnet have been used in windows in Churches and Temples in the past, and Legend has it that Noah suspended Garnet in the Ark in order to dispense Light.Garnets are also known to have curative effects. Garnets have helped to overcome sorrow, bringing vital power, spirit, and feelings of Joy. The Pendant dropper is also a Locket with the Original bevelled glass. At the rear, there is a framed hinged glass which opens to allow the wearer to put in two pictures or photos or mementoes. The Gold Chain is a sturdy belcher link with a good sprung clasp.It weigh 10.9 grams. The Necklace is 17 ½ inches long, but can be clipped into any link to any size, even choker. The Pendant and dropper is 1 ¾ inches across and just over 1 ¾ inches down. All in Excellent Condition.Old Code E3696/7.