{"title":"The Green Seasons ~ Spring \u0026 Summer Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring is when the world begins to awaken once again, and things quietly turn green. Then, suddenly, it's summer, and every little bud that once held the promise of new life has now burst into the verdant loveliness that is the summer season! \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victorian-18k-gold-paste-tsavorite-garnet-diamond-cluster-ring","title":"The Ivy Ring ~ Victorian 18k Gold Paste, Tsavorite Garnet, \u0026 Diamond Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Edwardian ring glows bright, with the tsavorite garnet and paste stones so richly saturated they are easily confused for emeralds. The stones are accented by diamonds and set in an 18 carat gold band fully hallmarked for the city of Birmingham in the year 1904. when I first purchased this ring, the description from the auction house merely described it as “tsavorite and paste.” Upon viewing the stones under magnification and looking closely at the inclusions, and comparing those to the natural inclusion patterns of known tsavorite garnet specimens vs. glass stones, I believe the center stone to be the authentic tsavorite garnet, and the side\/accent green stones to be made of paste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46972484452587,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/IMG_8316.jpg?v=1762722779"},{"product_id":"emerald-rose-cut-diamond-brooch","title":"The Esmeralda ~ Emerald \u0026 Rose Cut Diamond Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mid-late Victorian emerald brooch accented with rose cut diamonds. The central emerald is heavily included, but richly saturated in color, as are the two accent emeralds. The brooch is made of silver-topped gold, with the underlying gold a slight rosy tone. The closure is a diagonal pin in good working order. One small rose cut diamond is missing (see images). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046817710315,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/0DC76366-0A5E-4388-8092-1BA6A4F82898.jpg?v=1763688699"},{"product_id":"georgian-chrysoberyl-bow-brooch","title":"The Summer Lime ~ Georgian Iberian Chrysoberyl Bow Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sweet bow brooch dates to the 18th century, to the region of Iberia, and features lime-green chrysoberyl stones, which were highly popular stone for this region at the time, set in closed-back silver collet settings, and possibly foiled. It may have begun life as a smaller component of an overall larger piece, and was later dismantled into separate pieces, leading to the creation of this small, sweet bow brooch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is in good antique condition with wear and scratches that are commensurate with age, but a functioning pin and clasp component otherwise no notable areas of damage. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47047021396203,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/E062E341-48E3-4088-A7CB-03AA3C9FCEB2.jpg?v=1762756432"},{"product_id":"green-garnet-doublet-seed-pearl-cluster-ring","title":"The Frankenstein ~ Green Garnet Doublet \u0026 Seed Pearl Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother ring named in celebration of Women’s History Month, this one after the title character in the revolutionary author Mary Shelley’s \u003cem\u003eFrankenstein, or a Modern Prometheus\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely ring is a personal collection release, a while I love her, she just doesn’t get worn enough.  The ring dates likely to the late Georgian era, or possibly, the early Victorian era at the very latest. The ring features a locket back, as well as green garnet stones backed with green glass, called doublets, in order to enhance the color of the stones and make them appear this wonderful rich green. The ring is set with three doublets and six natural river pearls. The shank has beautiful scrolling detail, and although unmarked, tests around 12 carat gold. The ring measures 12mm in length and 13mm in width, and weighs a total of 1.9g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Normal scratches and wear to the metal, as well as very minor scratches to the garnets and slight nacre damage, all commensurate with a ring of this age. I did recently have this ring checked over by my jeweler to make sure the settings are secure. regarding resizing, it \u003cspan\u003ewould probably be difficult to resize this particular ring given its doublet and pearl composition, but it may be possible with a skilled jeweler who specializes in antiques specifically; this would likely not be something a local jeweler could accomplish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Ring size 5.25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the antique box pictured is for photography purposes only and is not included with the ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132354609387,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/1A9491D6-62AA-401F-9090-CA4FD23C0E79.jpg?v=1764459680"},{"product_id":"petite-victorian-green-paste-brooch","title":"The Evergreen Brooch ~ Petite Victorian Green Paste Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis petite Victorian paste brooch is a vibrant, blueish shade of emerald green, with a uniquely shaped, curvilinear rectangular frame of diamond paste stones surrounding it. The brooch is open-back for the central stone only; it is closed back for the accent diamond paste stones. Good condition with wear commensurate with age, and the brooch pin\/clasp mechanism is in working order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47824307716331,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/8D9E8B0D-F3DA-422C-A996-69D3704DAC0E.jpg?v=1771387101"},{"product_id":"victorian-emerald-paste-brooch","title":"The Emerald Isle Brooch ~ Victorian Emerald Paste Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersonal collection release! \u003cspan\u003eThis delicate Victorian paste brooch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a vibrant stone the color \u003c\/span\u003eof emerald green at its center, with two halos of different sized diamond paste stones surrounded it, the larger stones being closer to the inside, giving it a sort of “bubble” look or effect. The brooch is open-back for the central stone only; it is closed back for the accent diamond paste stones. Good condition with wear commensurate with age, including some light nicks and scratches on the main green stone, and some slight discoloration\/yellowing to a few of the diamond paste stones; the brooch pin\/clasp mechanism is in working order. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47824308306155,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/91B24BF9-EA76-4CCB-8CD5-40B3C292FA14.jpg?v=1771387101"},{"product_id":"art-noveau-green-paste-brooch-pendant","title":"The Persephone ~ Art Noveau Green Paste Brooch\/Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything begins to turn green again, an infinite number of shades of green, right as Persephone returns from the underworld, just in time to usher in spring and celebrate the arrival of growth and new life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paste piece from the Art Nouveau era exhibits some beautiful clover-like motifs that are even and balanced, just as many patterns naturally are in harmony with nature. The different shades of green paste stones make this piece all the more dynamic and vibrant. It has the backing of a brooch with the pin and clasp mechanism functioning and in place, but could easily be slid onto a chain and worn as a pendant. Missing one small clear paste stone; some slight discoloration to other clear paste stones, along with other minor wear commensurate with age. Otherwise good condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Curiosity Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47824319512811,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/files\/3B0D283A-497E-4E90-97C1-26A2AC8225CF.jpg?v=1771388123"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3029\/0667\/collections\/IMG_2920.jpg?v=1784354688","url":"https:\/\/oldcuriosityjewels.com\/collections\/the-green-seasons-spring-summer-collection.oembed","provider":"Old Curiosity Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}