Rare Victorian Scottish Agate & Hardstone Sterling Silver Large Brooch Pin 2.5

RARE VICTORIAN SCOTTISH AGATE & HARDSTONE STERLING SILVER LARGE BROOCH PIN 2.5. The lovely hand carved stones matched across from each other conjure up the earthy colours of Scottish autumnal scenery, with forest green bloodstone, orange-banded and flecked agates and red jasper. This is an exceptional brooch, the stones are in perfect antique condition, no cracks/chips.

Agate jewellery has been produced in Scotland for hundreds of years, as our country is the source of an amazing array of chalcedony quartz gemstone or agates, which can quite often be picked up off the beach! Brooches were most favoured as they were both beautiful and functional in holding heavy capes, cloaks and shawls in place. Queen Victoria's death in 1901 signalled a general decline in the popularity of Scottish agate jewellery. However, nowadays it is incredible sought after, with good quality pieces commanding high prices.

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