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Victorian Antique 18ct Gold, Citrine and Agate Brooch, C.1880
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Victorian Antique 18ct Gold, Citrine and Agate Brooch, C.1880

19th century
Description

This is a very rare Victorian antique 18ct gold brooch. It has 6 perfect agates with no damage and a beautiful mounted citrine. The brooch has a gold pin with a rotating clasp, there is a safety chain attached. In general this brooch is in excellent condition with no damage. Queen Victoria popularized Scottish agate jewellery during her stay at Balmoral Castle in the Highlands, she gave them as presents and worn them herself. Most are made of silver but only a very few were made in gold, even less in 18ct gold.

weight; 26 grams all in approximately.`

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Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch to the 1880s.

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SA1236297
Dealers Internal Reference
7952-058
Description
This is a very rare Victorian antique 18ct gold brooch. It has 6 perfect agates with no damage and a beautiful mounted citrine. The brooch has a gold pin with a rotating clasp, there is a safety chain attached. In general this brooch is in excellent condition with no damage.
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Queen Victoria popularized Scottish agate jewellery during her stay at Balmoral Castle in the Highlands, she gave them as presents and worn them herself.
Highland Antiques Ltd

Most are made of silver but only a very few were made in gold, even less in 18ct gold.

weight; 26 grams all in approximately.`

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236297
Dealers Internal Ref
7952-058
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A circular Victorian 18ct gold brooch set with a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone surrounded by wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels, fitted with a safety chain.
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Archive I A circular Victorian 18ct gold brooch set with a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone surrounded by wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels, fitted with a safety chain.

Victorian Antique 18ct Gold, Citrine and Agate Brooch, C.1880

Archive II A circular Victorian 18ct gold brooch set with a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone surrounded by wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels, fitted with a safety chain. View II
Archive III A circular Victorian 18ct gold brooch set with a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone surrounded by wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels, fitted with a safety chain. View III
Archive IV A circular Victorian 18ct gold brooch set with a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone surrounded by wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels, fitted with a safety chain. View IV
Archive V A circular Victorian 18ct gold brooch set with a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone surrounded by wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels, fitted with a safety chain. View V
Archive VI A circular Victorian 18ct gold brooch set with a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone surrounded by wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels, fitted with a safety chain. View VI
Archive VII A circular Victorian 18ct gold brooch set with a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone surrounded by wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels, fitted with a safety chain. View VII
Archive VIII A circular Victorian 18ct gold brooch set with a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone surrounded by wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels, fitted with a safety chain. View VIII
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A circular Victorian 18ct gold brooch set with a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone surrounded by wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels, fitted with a safety chain.
Victorian antique 18ct gold, citrine and agate brooch, c.1880
Ref: SA1236297
A circular Victorian 18ct gold brooch set with a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone surrounded by wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels, fitted with a safety chain.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material18ct Gold, Agate, Citrine, Bloodstone
  • ColourGold, Yellow, Multi-coloured
  • MotifsFaceted claw-set gemstone, Inlaid agate panels, Circular wheel form, Safety chain attachment
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian antique brooch takes a circular wheel form measuring 2 cm high and 4.5 cm wide. The circular body holds six wedge-shaped inlaid agate and bloodstone panels displaying banded pink, translucent grey, and dark green colours around a central faceted yellow citrine gemstone. The 18ct gold mount features intricate milgrain decoration along the inner borders, a curved claw setting holding the central stone, and an attached safety chain terminating in a pin. Victorian jewellery of this design style reflects the Highland Hunting Lodge aesthetic popularised during the period. The piece functions as a wearable accessory fastened to garments using the fitted gold pin and rotating clasp mechanism. It sits securely on clothing or can be displayed within a collection of period costume accessories in a domestic setting.

FAQs

Scottish pebble jewellery gained widespread prominence during the 19th century after Queen Victoria acquired Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Artisans inlaid locally sourced agates, jaspers, and quartz into gold or silver settings, creating distinct geometric and Celtic designs.

Traditional construction paired polished native quartz variantsincluding bloodstone, moss agate, and banded agatewith 15ct or 18ct gold settings. Central focal points frequently incorporated Scottish cairngorm quartz or faceted yellow citrines.

Authentic pieces from circa 1880 exhibit hand-bevelled stone sections fitted without visible adhesive lines. Fastening mechanisms typically feature long steel or gold pin stems extending beyond the brooch frame, tube hinges, and simple C-clasps.

An antique brooch can be affixed to tailored coat lapels, heavy wool blazers, knitwear, or silk scarves. It can also be converted into a necklace pendant using a jewellery converter bail.

Wipe the gold and stone surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth. Avoid immersion in liquid or exposure to chemical agents, as porous agates and historic mounting cements can suffer degradation.
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