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While the precise origin of her garnets is not known, comparison with other similar pieces suggests the gems were imported along extensive trade routes. The small garnets from the Staffordshire Hoard, for example, came from Eastern Europe, while the larger ones originated around India. The princess was well-connected, powerful and wealthy.
Femina: A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It
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