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A really good 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold signet ringA ring with a central plaque on which one’s initials, a seal, or a crest is engraved. More that has been set with a bloodstoneA dark green to dark bluish-green variety of Chalcedony that is splattered with red or brown spots that resemble blood. The extent of the marking varies depending on the stone. Spots are favoured over larger stripes and markings. More. It is a heavy gage so feels really good when worn. It was made in London in 1961. The bloodstone can be engraved with a monogram or crest if wanted.}

A 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold signet ringA ring with a central plaque on which one’s initials, a seal, or a crest is engraved. More that has been set with a bloodstoneA dark green to dark bluish-green variety of Chalcedony that is splattered with red or brown spots that resemble blood. The extent of the marking varies depending on the stone. Spots are favoured over larger stripes and markings. More which can be engraved with a crest or monogram. It was made in London in 1983. It is suitable for either sex as it is not large}

A good unusual pair of 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold Scottish earrings which were made circa 1860-1880. They are set with different coloured agates such as bloodstoneA dark green to dark bluish-green variety of Chalcedony that is splattered with red or brown spots that resemble blood. The extent of the marking varies depending on the stone. Spots are favoured over larger stripes and markings. More and jasperAn opaque variety of Chalcedony and is brown, yellow, or reddish, but may be used to describe other opaque colours like dark or mottled green, orange, and black. Jasper is almost always multicoloured and patterned in a unique way. More. 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.}

A large heavy gage 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold signet ringA ring with a central plaque on which one’s initials, a seal, or a crest is engraved. More that was made in 1878 in Birmingham. It has been set with a plain bloodstoneA dark green to dark bluish-green variety of Chalcedony that is splattered with red or brown spots that resemble blood. The extent of the marking varies depending on the stone. Spots are favoured over larger stripes and markings. More that can be engraved with a monogram or crest if wanted. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More are particularly good on this ring with a cross over ribbon design on to a reeded shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More. This ring can be resized, though please note there may be an additional charge to increase by more than three sizes.}

A lovely example of a Scottish brooch that was made circa 1860. It is set with various different agates that were sourced in the river beds in Scotland. 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 good 18ct gold signet ring that was made circa 1860-1880. It has been set with an octagonal cut bloodstone that has been engraved with an intaglio of a crest. The shield shaped crest has a cadusceous with a lion rampant on either side. Below is a stag and to the side three stars. The shoulders are attractively ornate and give character to this special Victorian ring }

A really good late Victorian 18ct gold signet ring that has been set with a bloodstone. The shank is particularly nice with continuous lines around it. It is a heavy gage so feels really good when worn. The bloodstone can be engraved with a monogram or crest if wanted. }

A sweet little watch key made of 9ct gold and steel that can be worn as part of a small collection of pieces on a chain. It was made circa 1880 and has a small bloodstone set at the end. }

An unusual and good looking 15ct gold signet ring that was made in Birmingham in 1866. It has been set with a bloodstone that has an intaglio of dividers and a set square and is a well known Masonic symbol. The shoulders have been decorated with an unusual pattern. }

This 18ct gold locket is amazing. It has a shield shaped carnelian on one side and a shield shaped bloodstone on the reverse. Above is a well modelled eagle. It hinges open to reveal a glazed compartment for a photograph. }

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! }

An attractive 9ct gold seal with a lion on the top. On one side is carnelian and the other is bloodstone. Both stones are plain but can be engraved if wanted. There is another larger one to match this. }

An attractive 9ct gold seal with a lion on the top. On one side is carnelian and the other is bloodstone. Both stones are plain but can be engraved if wanted. There is another smaller seal that matches this one if you fancy two! }

A good large 18ct gold cased seal with a bloodstone set in to the base. The crest is a hand, star and crescent over a shield with the motto "Solar Virtus Nobillitas" literally meaning "But the power of the nobility" It was made circa 1800-1820 for a member of the Henderson family. }

Sampson Mordan who was born in 1790 and died in 1843, was a silversmith and a co-inventor of the first patented mechanical pencil. During his youth, he was an apprentice of the inventor and locksmith Joseph Bramah, who patented the first elastic ink reservoir for a fountain pen. In 1822, Mordan and his co-inventor John Isaac Hawkins filed the first patent in Great Britain for a metal pencil with an internal mechanism for propelling the graphite "lead" shaft forward during use, as an improvement on the less complex lead holders that merely clutched the pencil lead to hold it into a single position. These pencils are now highly collectible Mordan bought out Hawkins and entered into a business partnership with Gabriel Riddle, an established stationer. From 1823 to 1837, they manufactured and sold silver mechanical pencils with the marking "SMGR". After the partnership with Riddle dissolved, Mordan continued to sell his silver pencils as "S. Mordan & Co." This gold pencil which also has a pen nib is marked S.Mordan & Co. Inset in to the top is a bloodstone with an engraved monogram. }

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. }

An unusual piece of jewellery that was made circa 1880. It is 15ct gold and is composed of a swivel section that has a plain bloodstone on one side and a carnelian on the other. The elephant looks like a circus elephant balancing on top of the swivel seal. It would be an eye catcher when worn around the neck! }

A top quality 18ct gold seal with a grapes and flower motif on the gold. Beneath is a bloodstone engraved with a crest with a lion rampant above and the words "Esse quam videri" beneath. It is a Latin phrase meaning "To be, rather than to seem". It has been used as a motto by a number of different families. It was made circa 1830-1840. }

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 pretty seal with a plain shield shaped bloodstone base. It was made circa 1840 and would look great worn on it's own or with other pieces on a chain or a bracelet. }

A lovely early Victorian gold cased seal with a shield shaped base set with a bloodstone. The intaglio is an Earl's crest with a crown and griffin. It would look great worn with other pieces on a chain or on a bracelet. }

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 good quality and very well carved bloodstoneA dark green to dark bluish-green variety of Chalcedony that is splattered with red or brown spots that resemble blood. The extent of the marking varies depending on the stone. Spots are favoured over larger stripes and markings. More signet ringA ring with a central plaque on which one’s initials, a seal, or a crest is engraved. More featuring a winged eagle surmounting a helmet, a lion rampant, and guard with central crest.It is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold. This ring can be resized, though please note there may be an additional charge to increase by more than three sizes.}

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. }

This is a pretty and well designed Regency seal which was made circa 1820 and has scroll work and bird's head motifs. The base is a bloodstone with the initials "AH" in a monogram. There is a watch key to match here. }