Biedermeier Garnet Jewellery

(1820 - 1870)

Back in the 18th century, the so-called ‘bohemian garnet’ became a sought-after gemstone throughout Europe. The red mineral experienced its heyday in the 19th century, making garnet jewellery popular and highly valued even during the Biedermeier period. Find out more »

Garnet jewellery as bourgeois jewellery

For the most part, Biedermeier jewellery made of garnet was bourgeois jewellery that was also affordable for the broader sections of the population. The combination with silver, brass alloys such as tombac or low gold alloys was therefore not uncommon and is characteristic of antique jewellery of the time.

Special properties of Biedermeier garnet jewellery

Biedermeier garnet jewellery is known for its deep red colour and the use of many small garnets. The red jewel has always offered a number of advantages for jewellery making, as it is characterised by its hardness, high light refraction and numerous colour variations ranging from red and pink to brown and bright shades of green.

A special feature of Biedermeier jewellery is its decorative workmanship, the use of exuberant ornament and cartouche motifs. Another interesting detail is the use of garnet in combination with other materials, such as pearls or enamel, which gave the pieces of jewellery additional depth and texture.

Sparkling garnets at Halsbandaffaire

At Halsbandaffaire, we offer you garnet jewellery from the Biedermeier period, but also carry jewellery from later eras and modern objects that reinterpret the red gemstone in a completely new way. Feel free to browse through our range and let our experts advise you on your very own personal piece of jewellery.