Antique 10k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Rhodolite Garnet and Pearl 17 Inch

Wonderful 1910s art nouveau solid 10k Yellow Gold pendant on a 1950s 17-inch 10k Yellow Gold necklace chain with a large spring ring closure. The beautiful Rhodolite Garnet in the center of the pendant is approximately .20 carats and is topped by a silver seed pearl with a natural Keshi Pearl dangling from the bottom. This wonderful vintage and antique necklace weighs approximately 2.56 grams and is in excellent condition.

Rhodolite Garnet, a captivating gemstone, is a variety of Garnet prized for its distinctive purplish-red to raspberry-pink hues. This beautiful color results from a combination of Pyrope and Almandine Garnet. With a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, Rhodolite is durable enough for various jewelry applications. Its brilliance and clarity, coupled with its alluring color, make it a popular choice for those seeking a unique and elegant gemstone.