Vintage Bohemian Garnet Necklace in 900 Purity Silver with Gold Wash

Vintage Bohemian Garnet Necklace in 900 Purity Silver with Gold Wash featuring a Bohemian Garnet Cluster Necklace comprising five round graduated garnet clusters with the largest at the centre, all stones with open backs and claw settings.  Stamped with the Czech rabbit or hare's head with the number 3 alongside denoting 900 purity silver, this lovely necklace has a gold wash.  It also has the marks 'G2' on both jump links.  It has a spring ring clasp and it measures 47cm long and it weighs 8.2g.  The central cluster is 1.5cm diameter.

Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January as well as the zodiac stone for those born under the sign of Aquarius Garnet symbolises a quick return to a separated love, fertility and feminine life force. Legend states that Hades gifted a pomegranate to Persephone before she left his domain to ensure a speedy and safe return. When she did return, the fruit transformed into a handful of the red gemstones. Pomegranate seeds to garnets. A garnet stone is often gifted to a loved one before they embark on travel. Garnets are commonly believed to aid in the healing of broken bonds of love. Garnets are also known to aid in the treatment of melancholy and depression by acting as a heart and blood stimulant. It is also thought to be extremely beneficial in the realm of business. The stone can attract people to the wearer, which can help provide personal and business success. It is especially beneficial to people wanting to start home businesses.