A spectacular quite large and beautifully made tiepin of a garter surrounding a shield that was made circa 1860. It has been set with jasper, bloodstone and grey agate. This pin would most likely have originally been worn by a Laird and is a real collector'e piece.}

A well designed pair of silver earrings that were made for the Scottish tourist trade in the 1870s. Queen Victoria had bought Balmoral castle in the 1860s which led to a new interest in Scotland. Many people travelled there for sport to stalk and shoot, or just to travel around and discover the wonderful scenery and ruined castles. Inevitably they were tempted to buy the trinkets on offer. Pebbles were sourced in the river beds and polished and shaped to fit in to brooches, necklaces and earrings. These earrings are a good example of the craftsmanship and have also been set with garnets and citrines.}

An unusual 15ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1860-1880 at the time when Scotland was the destination place to go as Queen Victoria had just purchased Balmoral castle. It is a shield with a garter around it and has been set with jasper and bloodstone. It is in the original presentation case. Stamped in gold on the green silk interior is "Marshall 24 & 25 Prince's St Edinburgh". All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin. A wonderful gift for a Scottish gentleman!}

A really lovely pair of silver Scottish earrings with thistles at the top and an interwoven design below set with different agates such as jasper and bloodstone. They were made circa 1860-1880. 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.}

A dramatic and beautiful Georgian gold necklace that was made circa 1800-1820. It is in wonderful condition and has been set with especially chosen polished agates. At this time there was a fascination for different stones like Fortress agates and Fern or Moss agates. They were often set in to necklaces and bracelets. Mostly they were sourced in the Scottish rivers. This necklace is a fantastic example.}

A charming silver arrow brooch that was made for the tourists who went to Scotland from the 1860s onwards after Queen Victoria purchased Balmoral Castle. The arrow head and fletching are engraved silver and the shaft is natural banded carnelian. The hidden meaning of this brooch refers to the sport of archery but really means "an arrow through your heart" referring to Cupid and Love.}

A charming silver arrow brooch that was made for the tourists who went to Scotland from the 1860s onwards after Queen Victoria purchased Balmoral Castle. It is set with various agates such as bloodstone and jasper. The hidden meaning of this brooch refers to the sport of archery but really means "an arrow through your heart" referring to Cupid and Love.}

A beautiful Scottish silver brooch that was made circa 1860. The different coloured agates have been cut to fit an interlocking pattern. This was time consuming and very skilled work. The fashion for Scottish pebble jewellery began when Queen Victorian purchased Balmoral castle in the Highlands in the 1860s. Stones were sourced in river beds and polished and set in to all sorts of styles of jewellery and sold to the burgeoning tourist trade. These brooches are highly collectable today as they are small works of art.}

A good unusual pair of 9ct gold Scottish earrings which were made circa 1860-1880. They are set with different coloured agates such as bloodstone and jasper. The design is a shield with a crown above and a Maltese cross. Gold Scottish earrings are really hard to find especially in such good condition as these are.}

An unusual Scottish silver brooch. It is in the shape of a horn and inset with different agates including bloodstone. The silver has been beautifully engraved on both ends. It is in excellent condition and was made circa 1860-1880.}

A fantastic example of a 15ct gold Scottish target brooch. The bright cut engraving is in pristine condition and features Celtic motifs. The large citrine has been specially chosen to go with the gold. It was made circa 1870.}

A very good example of a Scottish Victorian brooch. It is set with jasper, bloodstone and other agates. The stones were sourced in the mouth of Scottish rivers and polished in to shapes and set in to items of jewellery from the 1860s onwards. Queen Victorian purchased Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands in the 1860s and this spawned a thriving tourist trade in this type of jewellery. It is highly collectable today because of the history and quality of the workmanship. In the centre is a large oval deep orange citrine.}

A very unusual Scottish brooch which has wonderful contrasting colours with the jasper and the grey agate and an intricate engraved silver surround. It was made circa 1860.}

A Scottish brooch with a difference. It has been intricately set with different coloured agates such as jasper, grey agate and bloodstone to form circles within circles all the way round. It was made circa 1860 when tourism grew up around Balmoral castle which had been acquired by Queen Victoria. The stones set in the many artefacts that were made were sourced from the river beds in Scotland.}

A wonderful Scottish brooch made circa 1860 when Queen Victoria had bought Balmoral castle. It is set with colourful agates such as bloodstone and jasper which had been gathered in Scottish river beds and polished to different shapes. There are also cabochon garnets and citrines which add to the overall design.}

A classic Scottish silver dirk brooch set with different coloured agates, bloodstone, jasper and grey agate, and a carved citrine thistle on top. It was made circa 1860 when the tourist industry sprang up in Scotland after Queen Victoria had purchased Balmoral castle.}

A most unusual and detailed silver brooch which was made circa 1860-1870. Scottish related jewellery became very popular when Queen Victoria purchased Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands. A large tourist trade grew up in the area with many artefacts being reproduced such as horn beakers. Jewellery was made with romantic illusions to Scotland's past and set with local stones such as bloodstone and jasper which were sourced in the river beds.The resulting colour combinations and designs are very appealing and a great draw to collectors all over the world.}

A beautifully made Victorian buckle set with wonderful colourful matched agates. It was made circa 1860.}

A simple brooch of rope design, designed to be worn everyday whatever the weather. These brooches were popular in the mid 19th century. This forms part of the Scottish brooch collection which has been assembled over the years and is now back on the market.}

A Scottish Bow Brooch of unusual design made circa 1860. The agates have been carefully chosen and contribute to the bold design which looks as good today as it did then.}

A fantastic example of a Victorian Agate arrow brooch which was made circa 1860. There has been real thought put in to the placing, cutting and colour of the agates. The sleek design translates well in the 21st Century. This collection of Scottish brooches has been assembled over the years and is now back on the market.}

Victorian cornelian, bloodstone and agate multicoloured Garter brooch mounted with a silver buckle, the design is typical of the Victorian era. It was made circa 1870.}

A rare Scottish clan brooch which is 18ct gold and set with diamonds. It was obviously a special commission for the family of the MacFarlane Clan. It has been beautifully made and bears the family motto 'This I'll defend'.}

Victorian Scottish drop earrings set to the centre with citrines in a bloodstone and jasper surround. All the stones are local to Scotland. They are rare and highly collectable. Made around 1860 when Queen Victoria bought Balmoral castle and Scottish jewels were in.}

A pretty silver Scottish garter brooch, made circa 1860. It is set with different agates sourced from Scotland, and would have been sold to the tourists at the time.}

Snakes mean eternity. This may have been a commisioned piece from one loved one to another. Made circa 1860 and probably Scottish.}

A nice example of a scottish agate set silver brooch from around 1860. When Queen Victoria bought Balmoral there grew up a tourist trade around the locality, using locally sourced agates in various heraldic and Scottish designs.}