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Find Out MoreAn unusual VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). Scottish silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
and agateA variety of cryptocrystalline quartz (chalcedony), typically banded in appearance. The use of agate in jewellery dates back to the Stone Age. brooch in the form of an entwined snake. It is beautifully made with a bloodstoneA dark green to dark bluish-green variety of Chalcedony that is splattered with red or brown spots that resemble blood. The extent of the marking varies depending on the stone. Spots are favoured over larger stripes and markings. head and small cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars.
garnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified. eyes.The silver has been chased in between the stones. The snake meant “Eternal love” so it most likely would have been a gift from an admirer or a husband.
I have never come across a Scottish snake brooch before!
Unmarked, tested to silver
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