Victorian Scottish Agate Pietra Dura Brooch
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A truly special piece of Victorian Scottish jewelry, this large antique Scottish agate pietra dura brooch is an exquisite mosaic of natural stones set within an ornate silver frame.
The central design features beautifully patterned fossil agates, brown jasper agate, and vivid green malachite, carefully cut and fitted flush together to create a striking geometric mosaic. Each natural stone brings its own unique color, pattern, and character to the design.
Surrounding the mosaic is a silver frame with a delicate braided border, while the wide outer edge is embellished with a dramatic black enamel Greek key pattern. The combination of colorful agates, green malachite, silver, and black enamel gives this brooch an especially bold and sophisticated appearance.
The stones are mounted over a supportive backing stone on the reverse. The brooch retains its original tubular hinge and C-clasp closure, wonderful details that speak to its age and authenticity.
Large, colorful, and wonderfully unusual, this is the kind of antique brooch that makes a statement while showcasing the remarkable craftsmanship of Victorian Scottish jewelry. Wear it on a jacket, coat, scarf, or let it take center stage in an antique jewelry collection.
Materials: Silver, Enamel
Gemstone: Fossil agate, Jasper, Malachite
Measurements: 2 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches tall
Weight: 22.4 grams
Condition: Very good, with ever-so-slight wear to the silver edge at the top, which is not apparent. The mosaic bears all the stones and the enamel completely intact.
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