The garter or buckled belt was a popular Victorian jewelry motif, its closed loop suggesting constancy, fidelity, and an unbroken bond. Like the ouroboros, the circle could carry associations of eternity and renewal. A rich wine-colored garnet cabochon sits at the center.
MATERIALS: 14k gold (tests), 9.5mm x 7.5mm garnet cabochon, new 14k gold chain
AGE: c. 1880
CONDITION: Very good
SIZE: 1 7/8" length including the bale, just over 1/2" width, 18" chain