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Find Out MoreA lovely example of a Scottish garter brooch that was made circa 1860. It is set with various different agates that were sourced in the river beds in Scotland. The stones were precisely cut to form designs conforming to the setting, often to such tight tolerances as to form a seemingly seamless mosaicAn object decorated with many small adjacent pieces of inlaid glass or stone arranged to form a design. More.
This style grew up around Queen Victoria’s purchase of Balmoral Castle in 1860. Many pieces were made as tourist trinkets to the travellers who flocked to the Cairngorms to discover the beauty and serenity of the Scottish mountains. The traditional function of the jewellery was to secure plaid wraps and kilts. Most of the jewellery was in silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
More and made by local silversmiths using native “pebbles” of Scotland, notably agates, amethystAmethyst is the purple variety of macrocrystalline quartz. From the Greek amethystos meaning 'a remedy against drunkedness', it was believed to prevent intoxication and ensure the wearer retains a clear head and quick wit. It was once considered as valuable as ruby, sapphire and emerald. More, rock crystal, granite and cairngorm along with local river pearls. This brooch is a good example of the craft and can be worn with todays fashions
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Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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