Fine Antique Scottish Agate Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #750604
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Extremely rare Scottish agate brooch, circa 1860-1880. This brooch set in sterling, has finely inlaid agates set invisibly one to the other. The colors meld so perfectly that the eye catches the subtle play of color uninterrupted by any adornments. The striping is created by several pieces of agates placed together, seamlessly forming a pattern. What is also distinctive, is the central sterling silver cross, the Cross of St. Andrew. It is as subtle as the beautiful colors of the agates. The t... Click for details

Antique Scottish Agate Large Tara Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #739723
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This Scottish agate brooch is circa 1880. The motif is called a Tara and it is set in silver,finely hand engraved with a beautiful play of color. The agates are cut,and set in raised settings interspersed with silver that is engraved. The gemstones are faceted amethyst and cairngorm that complement the colors of the agates. The brooch is large, measuring 2 5/8 inches long x 2 1/8 inches wide. The reverse has all original mounts. This very traditional brooch can be worn dramatically in the horiz... Click for details

Antique Carved Opal Diamond Cameo Pins

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1920: item #736724
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This pair of opal cameo brooches are hand carved and set in silver and diamonds. The heads are classical and enhanced with European diamonds. The female has a hair adornment and the male a crescent simulating a collar. The original c-clasps have been replaced with safety clasps.

The female measures 1 1/4 down x 5/8 across, the male 1 1/4 down x 3/4 across. They are well carved and one of a kind. Circa 1910.

Lovely Antique Scottish Agate Pin Circa 1880

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #731317
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This Scottish brooch is circa 1880. It a very traditional motif called a garter. It has agates, all artistically selected to blend well together to create a fine composition. The engraving work is superior and threads itself around each stone and the perimeter of the brooch. The detail that is most distinctive is the use of the cairngorms. This is the only one I have owned having multiple cairngorms alternating with the agates. The colors of the stones are soft, and brings light to the agates. ... Click for details

Rare Antique Scottish Agate Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #731309
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How rare to find a Scottish brooch designed purely for the beauty of the agates, not for the ceremonial,traditional motifs.

This brooch has colors that bring to mind the heather dotting the Scottish landscape. Shades of salmon,green and pale gray, blend one to the other. To me, it looks like a ribbon secured in the center. Each stone is carefully placed,with one on the opposite side, like a mirror image. Th... Click for details

Antique Scottish Agate Mosaic Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #727649
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This is an antique Scottish agate brooch, circa 1880. Its form is beautiful in its simplicity and the agates well chosen for color and striation. It is a complex brooch to create and it is labor intensive. Each agate has a "foil" or opposing agate and a woven pattern is created ,subtle and beautiful.

The pin has a remarkably contemporary feel as it is unencumbered by silver or engraving. This restraint created it... Click for details

Rare Antique X-Large Scottish Agate Butterfly Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #727648
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The word rare is appropriately used in this description. This antique mid 19th century brooch is Scottish. As I have described in other pieces, a figural brooch is rare in Scottish agate jewelry as most were traditional in form.

This butterfly is folk art at its best, and the finest I have sold. It is large, measuring 3 1/8 inches across the wing span X 2 inches down. It has a beautiful choice of agate colors th... Click for details

Antique Victorian Silver Earrings Circa 1880

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #721140
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Lovely Victorian sterling earrings, circa 1880. Earrings are the delight of every collector as finding original,fine examples are always difficult. These are completely original including the wires and are beautifully designed. The silver fluting and engraved top add visual interest without overwhelming the simplicity. The earrings are light on the ear and easy to wear with period or contemporary jewelry. It measures 1 3/8 inches long from the top of the wire x 3/4 inches across. The condition i... Click for details

Sleek Antique Victorian Silver Earrings

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #720369
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These sterling earrings are English, circa 1880. They are beautiful and simply designed which is most difficult to find in Victorian jewelry since most were ornate and engraved. These have simple orbs that articulate within a sphere . The sphere has tiny cannonball accents typical of the period. The reverse reveals all original tops and silver ear wires. The orbs have a tiny hole in the back which is NOT a defect, but was used to release air during the manufacturing process. ... Click for details

Antique Gold Victorian Amethyst Necklace/Bracelets

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #719875
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Exceptionally beautiful mid 19th century amethyst necklace. The design is a riviere, also called "rivers of light" as the stones follow one another joined simply by a small link. The faceted amethyst are bezel set in cut down beautifully detailed collets and vary between light and deep shades.

It has been cleverly designed to be worn as a necklace or as two bracelets. If worn as a necklace the clasps are worn on... Click for details