{"product_id":"victorian-scottish-agate-specimen-brooch-1","title":"Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Specimen Brooch","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA lovely piece for the collector, dating to circa 1850-60 and inspired by the design of a mediaeval \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dunollie.org\/brooch-of-lorn\"\u003ebrooch of Lorne\u003c\/a\u003e, a splendid hand crafted specimen Victorian Scottish Agate brooch.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Historically styled 'Scottish' Jewellery became very fashionable in the mid 19th century, popularised by the visits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to Scotland and after their purchase of the Balmoral Estate in 1852. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the Victoria and Albert Museum; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'In the early years of the 19th century, the poetry and novels of Sir Walter Scott put Scotland on the tourist map. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were very fond of Scotland. Scottish pebble jewellery, already fashionable in the 18th century, became a popular souvenir. Birmingham jewellers responded to the demand, sometimes using stones from countries other than Scotland.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuperior quality, this jewel displays an array of stones and much care has been taken in the choice and arrangement of the stones to create the most striking effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe natural patterns and colours are shown in their wonderful earthy contrast; we believe the stones to be Jasper, Agates and Bloodstone around the outer edge, with the central high faceted stone and four rounds framing being Carnelian or 'Cairngorm'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Silver between the stones is richly hand engraved, the precision of the workmanship is astounding, in particular the cutting and setting of the gorgeous naturally variegated stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn super condition, it measures two inches across, and fastens with the traditional 'C' clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47221670281513,"sku":"#72830","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/files\/72830-antique-victorian-scottish-agate-specimen-brooch-02.jpg?v=1700733325","url":"https:\/\/www.fetheray.mom\/products\/victorian-scottish-agate-specimen-brooch-1","provider":"Fetheray","version":"1.0","type":"link"}