A fantastic antique Victorian Scottish agate heart pendant. Crafted in gleaming sterling silver this is a large statement sized pendant with a lovely puffy profile. It is set with four wedges of agate arranged to form a cross shape in the centre. There are two quadrants of steely grey Montrose Blue banded agate and two quadrants of deep forest green bloodstone speckled in red.
The cross motif is picked out in ornate hand-engraved geometric linear patterns and flourishes of acanthus leaf. Topped in a large V-shaped pillowed bale this beautiful Victorian Scottish pendant will look incredible paired with a bold silver chain to match her character. Please note the chain shown is not included.
Scotland is known for its abundance of colourful agate which is found in a huge variety of colours and patterns, each type specific to a particular place. Queen Victoria's love for all things Scottish generated high demand for jewellery of this type, she set off a "Scottish Pebble" craze which caused it to become highly collectable and it still remains that way today!
SPECIFICS:
METAL: sterling silver
GEMSTONE: Scottish chalcedony; Montrose Blue agate & bloodstone
MEASUREMENTS: 2"/4.9cm tall measured to include the bail, 1-1/4"/3cm wide, 6.21mm deep
DATE: Victorian, circa 1880
WEIGHT: 9.3 grams
HALLMARKS: none as is typical in these early pieces, acid tested and verified sterling
CONDITION: in very, very good antique condition with light surface wear commensurate with age and no noted flaws. Note any dark spots are reflections
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. All of our pieces are professionally cleaned and polished so they are ready to wear and enjoy or give as a gift.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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* All gemstones have been tested and verified using a Presidium Gemstone Tester. All measurements and carat weights given are approximations.
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Materials: Sterling Silver, Scottish Agate, Bloodstone.