Belle Époque Garnet & White Paste Millegrain Tiara bone alluding to the name of

alluding to the name of the material first used to solder gold by Theophrastus in 315 BC

each one attached to the next with two silver chains

it's made it to 2020 in great condition

In this instance it is composed mainly of silica (sand or crushed quartz)

Belle Époque Garnet & White Paste Millegrain Tiara bone alluding to the name ofDATE: Belle poque, c. 1910 A stunning antique tiara dating from the Belle poque era, circa 1910. It's studded with glistening white paste gemstones, finished in fine millegrain detailing, and set with a large, pear shaped garnet cabochon drop at the centre. Offered in the original fitted presentation box. STONES Garnet & White Paste Gemtsones MEASUREMENTS 5. 6 x 13. 9cm WEIGHT 46. 7g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver and platinum CONDITION Good,