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Victorian Gold Scottish Cross Pendant set with Bloodstone, Carnelian and Agate

284S
Written by Olly Gerrish

Dating to around 1860, this Scottish ‘Pebble’ pendant in the form of a Celtic Cross is set with hardstones in a finely engraved gold mount. Scottish ‘pebble’ jewellery grew in popularity on the back of Queen Victoria’s love of the country. The ‘pebble’, usually hard stones such those set in this example, or other cryptocrystalline varieties of quartz, are commonly found in the mountains and streams of Scotland. Through these unique Celtic designs, the lowly ‘pebble’ became elevated to little works of art. The reverse of this cross has also been finely engraved so it can be worn both ways.

Item Number
284S
Measurements
Height: 40 mm. Width: 20 mm
4.5 gms
Date & Origin
Provenance
Scottish
Hallmarks
Yellow gold.
Condition
Very Good condition overall. Also engraved verso, the engraving remaining crisp overall.
Discovered
3 years ago
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