Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Agate Cairngorm Citrine Plaid Brooch 2 Inches

For sale is an antique Victorian period (1880s) sterling silver brooch featuring Scottish agates and a large faceted Cairngorm citrine gemstone. This form of Scottish pin is known as a'plaid' brooch, and it was traditionally worn on the shoulder to pin plaid material together. As was common during this period the brooch is unmarked however it has been tested and confirmed to be made from Sterling grade silver (92.5%). It measures 2 inches in diameter, the citrine gemstone measures 1.8 cm in diameter, and the brooch weighs a total of 24.61 grams.

Overall a beautiful Scottish agate brooch in excellent wearable condition. Please be aware that this is an antique item and so it will display wear commensurate with its age and previous use. This includes surface scratches, indentations to the front and back (images 8 + 9), citrine gemstone inclusions, and large areas of tarnishing.

Before purchasing please ensure that you are certain this item will fit the intended recipient. I can be contacted if you have any further questions in this regard. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "minarima1" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.

• Country of Origin: Scotland
• Main Stone Colour: Orange
• Department: Unisex Adult
• Setting Style: Prong
• Type: Brooch
• Secondary Stone: Agate, Citrine
• Item Length: 2 inches
• Metal Purity: 925
• Main Stone: Citrine
• Main Stone Creation: Natural
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Brand: Unbranded
• Main Stone Shape: Round