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Rare Antique 19th Century Scottish Moss Agate Necklace C1880
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Rare Antique 19th Century Scottish Moss Agate Necklace C1880

19th century
Sold 17 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A superb antique Victorian Scottish moss agate necklace dating to c1880. The agates are translucent in green and white with the internal moss clearly visible. It has its original small yellow metal separators and screw catch in fully working order. A truly stunning piece which is long enough to worn as a single or double string.

Origin & Date

Scotland, c1880

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips or cracks, the catch in full working order.

Dimensions

Length: 63cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Moss Agate Necklace to the Victorian era.

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SA1159848
Dealers Internal Reference
2024121505
Description
Technical Description

A superb antique Victorian Scottish moss agate necklace dating to c1880. The agates are translucent in green and white with the internal moss clearly visible. It has its original small yellow metal separators and screw catch in fully working order. A truly stunning piece which is long enough to worn as a single or double string.

Origin & Date

Scotland, c1880

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips or cracks, the catch in full working order.

Dimensions

Length: 63cm.

Height
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Victorian Moss Agate Necklace to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159848
Dealers Internal Ref
2024121505
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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A graded series of polished green moss agate beads linked together to form a traditional nineteenth-century necklace displayed on a black stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A graded series of polished green moss agate beads linked together to form a traditional nineteenth-century necklace displayed on a black stand. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Antique 19th Century Scottish Moss Agate Necklace C1880

Archive II A graded series of polished green moss agate beads linked together to form a traditional nineteenth-century necklace displayed on a black stand. View II
Archive III A graded series of polished green moss agate beads linked together to form a traditional nineteenth-century necklace displayed on a black stand. View III
Archive IV A graded series of polished green moss agate beads linked together to form a traditional nineteenth-century necklace displayed on a black stand. View IV
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A graded series of polished green moss agate beads linked together to form a traditional nineteenth-century necklace displayed on a black stand.
Rare Antique 19th Century Scottish Moss Agate Necklace c1880
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A graded series of polished green moss agate beads linked together to form a traditional nineteenth-century necklace displayed on a black stand.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectNecklaces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMoss Agate, Metal
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsPolished bead cut, Graduated stone sizing, Natural dendritic inclusions
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in)

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Victorian Scottish pebble jewellery features native stones such as agates, jaspers, and cairngorms set in silver or gold, gaining immense popularity during the mid-to-late 19th century largely due to Queen Victorias fondness for Balmoral and the Scottish Highlands.

Store antique bead necklaces flat in a lined jewellery box away from direct sunlight, clean gently with a soft dry cloth without harsh chemical immersions, and check stringing periodically for security.

An antique gemstone piece brings historic texture to modern attire when paired with minimalist clothing to let the natural stones stand out, or displayed on a specialist bust within a study or dressing room.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut stone irregularities, natural inclusions within the quartz matrix, period-appropriate clasps such as bolt rings or barrel clasps, and signs of age-related wear on the polish.

These pieces typically comprise hand-carved, polished natural chalcedony stones drilled and strung individually, often separated by small metal beads or linked via traditional knotting and clasp mechanisms typical of the period.
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