Antique German Carnelian Brooch in Sterling Silver

This rich carnelian cabochon is set in sterling with an outer frame adorned with roses. Carnelian is a stone often associated with good luck and was worn to show pleasant greetings to your host or to ward off bad vibes. Its warm rich tones have also often made this stone associated with kings. The item dates to around the turn of the century and is in good vintage condition. The brooch is marked on the back of the piece “sterling” and “Germany”