Late 19th Century British Victorian Rhodolite Garnet Belt Buckle Pendant

This pendant, dating from the 1850-1870s in Britain, is crafted from 28.54% gold content (~7k gold) with an 18k gold bail, intricately set with rhodolite garnet. The design cleverly merges a circular setting with a belt buckle motif, featuring the detailed eyelets and soft, tapered finish of a belt along its sides. Belt buckles were a popular jewelry element during the Victorian era, a time rich in symbolism, representing "fidelity, strength, and connection." They served as expressions of intimacy and commitment, embodying a sentimental transformation of everyday objects into vessels of emotional meaning. At the heart of the pendant lies a rhodolite garnet, its name derived from the Greek word "rhodon," meaning rose or rosy. Rhodolite garnets exhibit a vibrant red with a distinct purplish hue. This piece features an open-back setting, allowing light to penetrate and enhance the garnet's radiant clarity. The pendant is in a condition consistent with its age as an antique piece, showing normal signs of oxidation and wear. Some areas exhibit more pronounced oxidation, and there are minor chips on the reverse side of the rhodolite garnet. As a century-old antique jewel, it is not in new condition. Origin: United Kingdom Period: 1850-1870s Materials: 7k gold (28.54% gold content), 18k gold bail Gemstone: Rhodolite Garnet Dimensions: 2.5x1.5x0.45 cm Weight: 1.78g Condition: Consistent with its age as an antique piece, showing normal signs of oxidation and wear. Some areas exhibit more pronounced oxidation, and there are minor chips on the reverse side of the rhodolite garnet. Item Number: NV034_2503 Purchase Information: Antique jewelry refers to pieces that are "over a hundred years old." Items less than a century old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All jewelry sold by Inlaid City Antique Jewelry comes with a brand certificate detailing the item's era, materials, and other specifications. Full refunds are offered if the item does not match the certificate's description. Detailed photographic records of each item's condition are meticulously documented before sale to ensure members are fully aware of any imperfections or signs of use. These photographs form an integral part of the item's description. Therefore, members are kindly requested to carefully assess their purchase intent before checkout. Once the checkout process is completed, due to the unique nature of our products, we regret that returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for any reason, including minor flaws or depreciation. We urge members to confirm their purchase intentions thoroughly before checkout to prevent any disputes. Shipping Methods: Enjoy "free shipping on any jewelry purchase" for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. All shipments within Taiwan will be sent via "Registered Post." If registered mail is inconvenient, please specify "convenience store pickup" (7-11 or FamilyMart) in your order, along with the store name or code. Shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be sent via SF Express.