Antique VICTORIAN c1870 Sterling Silver SCOTTISH AGATE Floriform PEBBLE BROOCH

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Celtic Agate, Amethyst & Citrine Brooch. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Floriform Pebble Brooch. A particularly nice antique Scottish pebble brooch from the mid Victorian era, c1870! Made of sterling silver the Scottish brooch comprises of eight agate segments forming a circular floriform design within a silver frame and hardstone backing. The rich earthy tones of the agates (aka jaspagates) amalgamate beautifully and the varying segments appear to be placed strategically opposite, forming a cross.

The high polished stones, all mined from the bonnie Scottish mountains in the 19th century, have been hand grinded and shaped to fit perfectly snug like a jigsaw. A brown hardstone backing, pin and c-clasp makes up the rest of the piece. Scottish agate jewellery was made popular again in the 19th century due to Queen Victorian adorning Scottish jewellery and her frequent visits to her Scottish castle Balmoral. A striking piece of antique jewellery steeped with oodles of Scottish history! Natural (8) agates and jaspagates from Scotland.

Gemstones tested by a FGAA Gemmologist with professional gemmological equipment. The condition of the piece is superb. Besides normal surface wear the brooch remains in excellent condition with stones all secure and no major chips visible. Pin and clasp work well. A gorgeous 19th century treasure!

This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Brooches & Pins". The seller is "beryl-lane" and is located in this country: AU. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Antique: Yes
• Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christening, Christmas, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day
• Size: 5.30 across
• Main Colour: Silver
• Main Stone Colour: Multicolour
• Gender: Unisex
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Item Length: 5.30cm
• Secondary Stone: Jasper
• Jewellery Type: Brooch
• Customised: No
• Main Stone: Agate
• Colour: Silver
• Number of Gemstones: 8
• Main Stone Creation: Natural
• Material: Sterling silver (tested)
• Weight:: 22.54 grams
• Modified Item: No
• Brand: Antique
• Authenticity: Original
• Type: Brooch
• Metal Purity: .925
• Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Jewellery Department: Fine
• Country of Origin: UK