Silver Victorian Scottish Penannular Agate Citrine Brooch Pin Toi et Moi and of course

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Instone typically didn’t sign his own work but his pieces are easily recognizable

It has been carefully acid tested as 18 karat gold and sterling silver

She would never stop mourning the death of her beloved Albert and would wear black until her death

the chain is marked for 9 karat gold

Silver Victorian Scottish Penannular Agate Citrine Brooch Pin Toi et Moi and of courseThis style of closure is called a Penannular brooch. The form dates back to the Iron Age, but this one dates to the Victorian Era, around 1880. They were very useful as closures for cloaks and plaids, but also very beautiful. This wonderful Scottish Victorian version of a peninsular brooch is set with lovely smooth agate stones, most likely mined in the Scottish highlands, and accented with a bright citrine faceted and set to mimic the iconic Scottish