Antique Scottish Cairngorms
Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Cairngorm Snuff Mull Ram's Horn Edinburgh 1884
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Scottish sterling silver mounted ram's horn snuff mull, set with a large cairngorm
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Antique 1880s Scottish Late Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Sterling Silver
H 6 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique Victorian Cairngorm Hair Rose Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian c.1840-1860s Mourning brooch. The stone in closed back rose gold setting
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
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Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Dirk in Sterling Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
bloodstone and carnelian, topped by a beautiful prism shaped citrine, known in Scotland as a Cairngorm. The
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches
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Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Bird Print of the Snow Bunting by Sepp & Nozeman, 1809
Located in Langweer, NL
Cairngorms in central Scotland and the Saint Elias Mountains on the southern Alaska-Yukon border, and also
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Antique 19th Century Prints
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Paper
Victorian Dirk Brooch of Gold Set with Gemstones
Located in London, GB
and jasper mounted in an antique gold filigree and scrollwork brooch in the form of a Scottish dirk or
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish High Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Quartz, Gold
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Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE!
46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Onyx Mourning Locket, 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique Victorian onyx mourning locket.
A smooth plain polished, rich inky black onyx locket with a glazed compartment to the reverse with a 9kt yellow gold frame and ...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant/brooch, the heart shaped cabochon garnet surmounted by a floral and foliate spray, set throughout with rose-cut, old brilliant-cut and cushion ...
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian / Victorian Hair Mourning Ring with Gold Filled Band & Drop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian or Georgian mourning ring.
Made primarily of woven hair with an engraved gold band and two diminutive charms.
The band is engraved with floral motifs and h...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
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Gold-filled
Georgian 18 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Mourning Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian mourning band. The band is in-stepped and set with black enamel and gold lettering reading "IN MEMORY OF". Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. The inside ...
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings
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Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Thistle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Celtic Motifs galore on this Victorian Scottish Brooch of Agate and Citrine. How marvelous is the engraving! Truly a gem in a small package. No shortcut here from the jeweler. Magnif...
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Brooches
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Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Georgian Mourning Ring c. 1789
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English or Irish mourning ring made for the family of Elizabeth Brabazon. During her life, there was a prominent Brabazon family that carried the title of Earl of Meath in Ireland...
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Band Rings
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Yellow Gold
Tiffany Studios Greek Key Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York Geometric Greek Key Table Lamp
New York circa. 1910
Leaded glass, Patinated bronze
Dimensions: 22.25 Inches High
Diameter: 16 Inches
(57 x 41 cm)
Condition:...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
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Bronze
A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Momento Mori 18 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Full Skeleton Band Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning example of a Georgian style Momento Mori mourning ring.
Solid 18 carat gold and black coloured enamel example.
Incredibly well made. Hand made enamelling in a kiln as the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary George III Band Rings
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Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch, 9k Yellow Gold, Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet and unusual antique Victorian 9kt gold mourning brooch or pin.
A small sized brooch with a rectangular 9kt yellow gold frame and back, the front with a glazed panel, enclosi...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
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9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Scottish Dirk Dagger Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning historic Victorian Silver Scottish Dirk brooch, dating back to circa 1900. This remarkable brooch measures 4.9" (12.4 cm) long and features a secure pin and cla...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Portrait of a Lady, Maria Virginia Borghese Chigi Princess Farnese Oil on canvas
Located in London, GB
This exquisite portrait, presented by Titan Fine Art, belongs to a type of portrait known as ‘Les Belle Romanes’; Voet is perhaps best remembered for his series of them – a great set...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Agate Brooch Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful antique Victorian Scottish brooch is adorned with an impressive Cairngorm stone in
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Quartz, Silver
Antique Scottish Victorian Cairngorm Agate Silver, circa 1880 Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Scottish Victorian brooch is crafted around a large Cairngorm, with rings of green
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm 9 Carat Gold circa 1860 Boxed Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
A magnificent antique Victorian Scottish brooch claw set with a large treacle-coloured Cairngorm in
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Celtic Cross Pendant Silver Cairngorm Victorian, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster , GB
An exquisite antique Scottish cross pendant from the Victorian era decorated with pyramid cut
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
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H 2.96 in W 1.58 in D 0.32 in
Antique Ionian Scottish Silver and Agate Cross Brooch
Located in London, GB
British Isles.
The Cross is formed from 8 Agates, probably all from the Scottish Cairngorm Mountains and
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Antique 1870s Scottish Brooches
Materials
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Bracelet, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Antique Victorian Scottish Silver bracelet is Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery was
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Charm Bracelets
Materials
Agate, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Engraved 15 Carat Gold Antique Brooch & Coloured Gemstones, Scottish circa 1870
Located in London, GB
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Measures 42mm across.
Antique piece (over 100 years old).
19th century, Scottish circa 1870.
Stock no
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Antique 1870s British High Victorian Brooches
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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
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H 1.66 in W 1.66 in Dm 1.66 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Cairngorm Citrine Silver Brooch Pendant c 1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Antique Sterling Silver pin/pendant centering Scottish Banded Agates from Montrose
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
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Dm 1.5 in
Grand Gold Scottish Agate Penannular Earrings
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Scottish mastery in jewelry making shines in this antique pair of 15kt gold, agate and cairngorm
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Chandelier Earrings
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Agate, Citrine, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Provincial Bookmark, circa 1880, Wiliiam Robb, Ballater
By William Robb
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Scottish Provincial Bookmark, circa 1880, Wiliiam Robb,Ballater
This rare
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Antique 1880s Scottish Gothic Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.15 in
Antique Scottish Cora Brooch of Montrose Agate and Cairngorm
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
page 94 bottom right in "Victorian Jewelry" by Ginny Dawes and Corinne Davidov.
Scotland. Condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Scottish Cairngorm Citrine Brooch
Located in Southbury, CT
In the eastern highlands of Scotland spans a rugged mountain range named the Cairngorms. The
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Vintage 1940s Scottish Retro Brooches
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Citrine, 15k Gold
Victorian Scottish Agate Silver Citrine Hunting Horn Pin
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Bloodstone decked at both ends with Cairngorm, a smokey quartz from the mountains in Scotland. Skill is
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Brooches
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver and Paste Brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Scottish silver and paste brooch.
An engraved silver base set with
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Victorian Scottish Agate Yellow Gold Dirk Brooch
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A jewel of a Scottish agate brooch proudly shows a faceted cairngorm at top set in half of an inch
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Citrine, 10k Gold
Antique Scottish Agate Brooch, Sterling Silver, C1910s
Located in NEWARK, GB
I adore antique Scottish jewellery and this gorgeous antique Scottish sterling silver, agate and
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Scottish Brooch or Kilt Pin
Located in Southbury, CT
of citrine found in the Cairngorm mountains which are located in the eastern Highlands of Scotland
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Agate, 15k Gold
Exquisite Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Silver Pebble Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
speckled bloodstones from the Isle of Rum. The faceted stones are faux citrine from the Cairngorm mountain
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Bracelets
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Sterling Silver Brooch Pin c1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Antique Scottish Agate and Cairngorm Citrine Sterling Silver oval flower head Brooch Pin
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
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W 1.38 in L 1.75 in
Unusual Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Agate "Dirk" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
brooch with three cairngorms, Scotland, Ca. 1880's. Sterling silver is etched. Agates are curved around
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches
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Sterling Silver
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H 3.75 in W 0.24 in
Scottish Highlands Antique Oil Painting Shepherd & Sheep at Sunset Mountain Glen
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
plaster and gilt here and there.
Fine quality antique oil painting by the much admired and celebrated
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Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 19.5 in W 28 in D 1 in
Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Sterling Silver Brooch Pin C1890s
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning large Antique Sterling Silver Scottish Agate and Cairngorm citrine Garter brooch; circa
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
On the River Dee - Large 19th Century Scottish Landscape Oil Painting
By Clarence Roe
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
canvas depicting rapids at a bend on the River Dee in the Scottish Cairngorms. The painting is signed by
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Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
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Oil
George III Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Snuff Mull With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
lid. The lid is inset with a central, faceted cairngorm stone which is surrounded by the sterling
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Antique 1810s Scottish George III Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Gold Scottish Cairngorm Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Quartz found in the Cairngorm mountain range in Scotland. It is most commonly yellow/ brown in colour and
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Quartz, Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Large Scottish Cairngorm Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
the Scottish Cairngorm stone.
The brooch is set in Sterling Silver boasting fabulous all round
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Granite Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A spectacular antique Victorian Scottish brooch set with four large Cairngorm stones sat amongst
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Silver
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H 2.84 in W 2.25 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Gold Cairngorm Shield Pendant, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish Cairngorm shield pendant is Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Brooch Silver Dated Glasgow 1901
Located in Lancaster , GB
This spectacular antique Victorian Scottish brooch is fully hallmarked and dated Glasgow 1901
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Brooch 9 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous antique Victorian Scottish brooch is C.1880 and adorned with a large honey coloured
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
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Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish 18 Carat Gold Cairngorm Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish Cairngorm brooch is Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Carnelian, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Plaid Brooch circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous large Sterling Silver Scottish Agate brooch with a beautiful cairngorm in the
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Thistle Scottish Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
gallery simulating the bright orange glow of the Scottish Cairngorm stone.
The Thistle is the national
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Agate Bracelet Scottish Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish Cairngorms in between.
Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became a
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets
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Agate, Silver
Antique Scottish Victorian Brooch Agate Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish brooch is Circa 1860.
The wonderful brooch is adorned with a large Glass Cairngorm in the centre
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Citrine Agate Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A fabulous antique Victorian Scottish brooch C. 1860, adorned with six Citrine’s surrounding a
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Silver
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W 1.74 in D 0.4 in L 1.93 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Quartz Brooch Sterling Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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Cairngorm is a type of Quartz found in the Cairngorm mountain range in Scotland. It is most commonly a
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
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Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Large Scottish Silver Thistle Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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This magnificent large antique Victorian
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Thistle Round Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Sterling Silver Scottish thistle brooch is Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery was made
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Paste Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Antique Victorian Scottish brooch has been modelled in Silver and set with eight
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Agate, Silver
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H 1.46 in W 1.97 in D 0.56 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Thistle Horseshoe Brooch Silver Dated 1905
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
glow of the Scottish Cairngorm stone.
The lovely grey Agates have a beautiful finish showing the
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
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Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Gemstone Brooch 18 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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This fabulous antique Scottish 18ct Gold on
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish 18 Carat Gold Brooch Agate Amethyst, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A lovely antique Victorian Scottish brooch Circa 1880, set with Agates, Cairngorms and a central
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
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Agate, Amethyst
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W 40 in L 44 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Penannular Celtic Brooch Circa 1860 Kite Mark
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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This fabulous Antique Victorian Scottish
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Agate, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Agate and Gold Pendant Cross
Located in London, GB
An Antique 15ct Gold Scottish Cross set with Red Agate, Moss Agate and a central Grey Agate boss
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
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Agate, Amethyst, Citrine, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Quartz Bracelet Silver Buckle
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Fabulous Victorian Scottish bracelet set with Cairngorm quartz in subtle shades of grey. The
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
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Quartz, Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous large Sterling Silver Scottish Agate brooch.
Set with a beautiful Cairngorm in
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Silver Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous large Sterling Silver Scottish Agate brooch.
Set with a beautiful large deep
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Thistle Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
of the Scottish Cairngorm stone.
The Thistle is the national flower of Scotland and has been a
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Sterling Silver Brooch Dated 1851
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous Sterling Silver Scottish Agate brooch
Beautiful cairngorm in the centre
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
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A Close Look at victorian Jewelry
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.