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Victorian Scottish Agate and Glass Silver Circle Brooch

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50-1-11603

$1,275.00
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ABOUT THIS BROOCH

In 1842, a young Queen Victoria traveled to Scotland. Treated to a great show of Highland pageantry and impressed by the country's beauty, she purchased Balmoral Estate as a retreat for her family. The family began wearing the Royal Stuart tartan and often donned them for state balls. Naturally, they needed complementing jewelry, and the queen began collecting agate jewelry native to the region. This intricately fashioned, colorful and sizeable brooch is such a piece. Hand fabricated in silver, it is hand engraved and set with a colorful array of agates (bloodstone, jasper, lace agate), while a quartet of amber-colored glass cabochons add a golden glow. A queenly collectible, circa 1880-1900.

Details

Materials:
Silver
Length:
2 Inch
Width:
2 Inch
Height:
5/16 Inch
Gram Weight:
22.5 Grams
Period:
Victorian
Gemstone Details Gemstone Details

 

4 Round Cabochon Cut Glasses

Color:
Slightly Orangish Yellow
Measurements:
5.50-6.00 mm

 

12 Mixed Cut Chalcedonies

Color:
Orange, Green, Brown
Measurements:
15.50-4.30 mm
17.00-4.00 mm

About Victorian Jewelry

The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit themselves when it came to motifs and themes—if it struck their fancy, they turned it into jewelry. Sweet and sentimental with a distinct romantic streak, Victorian gems expanded upon their Georgian predecessors. The array of styles that blossomed (sometimes quite literally) during this era endure to this day.

Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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