An exquisite antique Victorian Scottish brooch, decorated with an alternating pattern of pink cabochon garnets and green cabochon peridots around the outside, haloing a large orange citrine crowned in a raised claw mount in the centre. It’s fashioned in 15ct gold with beautiful open-workmanship and foliate engraving around the gallery.
Scottish jewellery was at the height of popularity in the mid-1800s and saw traditional Celtic designs decorated with an abundance of coloured gemstones. It was a personal favourite of Queen Victoria’s whose frequent trips to Balmoral Castle saw her return with many beautiful souvenirs that influenced the trend across Britain.
This is a highly collectable piece of Victorian Scottish jewellery, beautifully preserved from the mid-19th Century, with a colourful collection of natural gems on top.
WEIGHT: 8.7 grams
MEASURES: Height 32mm x Width 32mm x Depth 17mm
METAL: 15ct Gold (Tested)
STONES: Citrine (12 x 12mm, approx. 7ct), Garnets (6 x 6mm, approx. 1ct each), Peridots (6 x 6mm, approx. 1ct each)
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1860)
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: 25-052
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