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Antique Gold Scottish Jewelry

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Scottish Agate & Citrine Celtic Brooch
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Scottish Agate & Citrine Celtic Brooch

Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Scottish Agate & Citrine Celtic Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Perfect for collectors of Scottish jewellery, Celtic jewellery lovers, or anyone seeking a unique antique statement brooch.

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Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 14K Gold Masonic Pendant Necklace, Knights Templar, Scotland
Antique 14K Gold Masonic Pendant Necklace, Knights Templar, Scotland

Antique 14K Gold Masonic Pendant Necklace, Knights Templar, Scotland

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This 14-karat gold antique pendant is a striking Masonic piece, rich in symbolism and craftsmanship. At its center is a double-headed eagle representing the 32nd degree of the Scotti...

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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Scottish 18 Karat Gold Enamel and Agate Navette Brooch, 19th Century
Antique Scottish 18 Karat Gold Enamel and Agate Navette Brooch, 19th Century

Antique Scottish 18 Karat Gold Enamel and Agate Navette Brooch, 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

The piece will be carefully packaged in a black and gold jewelry box. Details Material: 18K yellow gold and base metal Stone: Natural Scottish banded agate Decoration: Blue ename...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Scottish Gold, Agate, and Bloodstone Stick Pin
Antique Scottish Gold, Agate, and Bloodstone Stick Pin

Antique Scottish Gold, Agate, and Bloodstone Stick Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique gold, agate, and bloodstone stick pin. In 10 karat yellow gold (with a gold plated pin). The head with a cross device to the center with red agate cabochons to each ...

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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Gold Plate

Fine Large Antique Scottish 14K Yellow Gold Green-Gray Aberdeen Granite Cross
Fine Large Antique Scottish 14K Yellow Gold Green-Gray Aberdeen Granite Cross

Fine Large Antique Scottish 14K Yellow Gold Green-Gray Aberdeen Granite Cross

Located in New York, NY

Antique Scottish jewelry is known for its exceptional quality, distinctive design and patronage by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thomas L Mott Antique Yellow Gold Tyneside Scottish Brigade Sweetheart Brooch
Thomas L Mott Antique Yellow Gold Tyneside Scottish Brigade Sweetheart Brooch

Thomas L Mott Antique Yellow Gold Tyneside Scottish Brigade Sweetheart Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive 18 karat yellow gold 'Tyneside Scottish Brigade' regimental brooch made by Thomas L Mott; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections Th...

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Vintage 1910s English Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Scottish 14k Gold Hardstone Bracelet with Heart Charm
Antique Scottish 14k Gold Hardstone Bracelet with Heart Charm

Antique Scottish 14k Gold Hardstone Bracelet with Heart Charm

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This antique Scottish hardstone bracelet features a segmented 14k gold construction with a mix of faceted and polished hardstone links in blue, orange, brown, cream, and banded tones.

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Early 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold

Antique Scottish agate specimen necklace
Antique Scottish agate specimen necklace

Antique Scottish agate specimen necklace

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian gold longchain necklace comprised of Victorian Scottish agate plaques interspersed with chain, in sterling silver and 14k gold. A Victorian gold longchain necklace comp...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Scottish Agate Gold Filled Cross Anchor Round Brooch Pin
Antique Scottish Agate Gold Filled Cross Anchor Round Brooch Pin

Antique Scottish Agate Gold Filled Cross Anchor Round Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 15.4 Grams Stone: Scottish Agate Measurements: 46 mm Hallmark: Item #: BR-1068-101023-02

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold-filled

Antique Scottish agate specimen plaque bracelet
Antique Scottish agate specimen plaque bracelet

Antique Scottish agate specimen plaque bracelet

Located in New York, NY

A superb Victorian Scottish agate specimen bracelet comprised of six undulating X-form motif plaques in a variety of hardstones with a padlock closure, in 14k. Each articulated pla...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Scottish Terrier Bar Brooch
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Scottish Terrier Bar Brooch

Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Scottish Terrier Bar Brooch

Located in Nottingham, GB

Scottish Terrier designs remain especially appealing to collectors of antique canine and figural jewellery.

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Early 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Victorian 1900 Scottish Agate Antique Set Of Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
Victorian 1900 Scottish Agate Antique Set Of Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold And Diamonds

Victorian 1900 Scottish Agate Antique Set Of Cufflinks In 18Kt Gold And Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

A Victorian set of cufflinks and tie pin. Very colorful set of cufflinks and tie pin created during the Victorian period, back in the 1900. This set has been assembled together with...

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Cufflinks

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Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Platinum and Gold 0.59ct Diamond 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic Ring
Antique Platinum and Gold 0.59ct Diamond 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic Ring

Antique Platinum and Gold 0.59ct Diamond 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic Ring

Located in New York, NY

A distinguished vintage Scottish Rite Masonic ring crafted in a striking two-tone combination of platinum and gold. At its center rests a 0.59ct old European cut diamond, bezel-set i...

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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Elder & Co. Edinburgh Scotland Sterling Silver Gold Wash Interior Cup
Antique Elder & Co. Edinburgh Scotland Sterling Silver Gold Wash Interior Cup

Antique Elder & Co. Edinburgh Scotland Sterling Silver Gold Wash Interior Cup

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver with gold wash interior cup by Elder & Co of Edinburgh, Scotland, circa 1832. Barrel like design cup/mug featuring a delicately curved handle with leaf desig...

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Antique 19th Century Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Agate Snake Bracelet
Antique Agate Snake Bracelet

Antique Agate Snake Bracelet

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 9k, Scotland. Often set with specimens of interesting local stones, jewelry of this type was created for the tourist trade primarily in Scotland. This bracelet is a "fin...

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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Bangles

Materials

Agate, 10k Gold

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Scottish Antique Skean Dhu Brooch

Scottish Antique Skean Dhu Brooch

Located in Greenwich, CT

An antique Scottish citrine, agate and gold brooch, designed as a Skean Dhu

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Antique 1870s Scottish Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Gold

Fine Antique Scottish Agate Gold Pin Brooch
Fine Antique Scottish Agate Gold Pin Brooch

Fine Antique Scottish Agate Gold Pin Brooch

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A fine quality rare 15ct gold Scottish brooch with Celtic cross motif from the Victorian era, circa 1870. Comprising of bloodstone and carnelian panels and five bezel set citrines su...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Yellow Gold Bracelet
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Yellow Gold Bracelet

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Yellow Gold Bracelet

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

This is a beautiful antique Victorian Scottish agate bracelet in yellow gold circa 1880-1900. The bracelet is connected by 4 pairs of faceted cylindrical agates 3 square shape agate...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Link Bracelets

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Agate, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Gold Malachite Bracelet, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Scottish Gold Malachite Bracelet, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Scottish Gold Malachite Bracelet, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became a souvenir of her trips to Scotland.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Malachite, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Gold Bracelet, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Gold Bracelet, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Gold Bracelet, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous Scottish 9ct Gold Agate bracelet is genuine Victorian, Circa 1860.  Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Vic...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets

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Agate, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch 18 Carat Gold Silver Shield, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch 18 Carat Gold Silver Shield, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch 18 Carat Gold Silver Shield, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This stunning antique Scottish shield brooch is Victorian, Circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Engraved 15 Carat Gold Antique Brooch & Coloured Gemstones, Scottish circa 1870
Engraved 15 Carat Gold Antique Brooch & Coloured Gemstones, Scottish circa 1870

Engraved 15 Carat Gold Antique Brooch & Coloured Gemstones, Scottish circa 1870

Located in London, GB

A Victorian finely engraved 15 carat yellow gold antique brooch set with coloured semi precious gemstones comprising amethysts, garnets and a large central Cairngorm citrine. In exce...

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Antique 1870s British High Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm 9 Carat Gold circa 1860 Boxed Brooch
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm 9 Carat Gold circa 1860 Boxed Brooch

Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm 9 Carat Gold circa 1860 Boxed Brooch

Located in Lancaster , GB

A magnificent antique Victorian Scottish brooch claw set with a large treacle-coloured Cairngorm in the centre surrounded by a halo of colourful Quartz stones. The piece is modelled ...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

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Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Fascinating Scottish Victorian Bloodstone  Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Antique Fascinating Scottish Victorian Bloodstone  Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Antique Fascinating Scottish Victorian Bloodstone Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in Middleton, WI

In January 1606, the first Walter Stewart was one of the Lords of the secret council. He assisted, as a judge, at the famous trial of John Welch and other ministers, who were accused...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Signet Rings

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Agate, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Malachite 18 Carat Gold, circa 1860 Sword Brooch
Antique Victorian Scottish Malachite 18 Carat Gold, circa 1860 Sword Brooch

Antique Victorian Scottish Malachite 18 Carat Gold, circa 1860 Sword Brooch

Located in Lancaster , GB

This exquisite antique Scottish Malachite sword brooch is Victorian, Circa 1860. Set with wonderful, natural green Malachites which are cut beautifully to fit the swords unique sha...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

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Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet 15 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet 15 Carat Gold, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet 15 Carat Gold, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became a souvenir of her frequent trips to Scotland and her Scottish Castle Balmoral from the mid 1800s.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Bracelets

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish 9 Carat Gold on Silver Mourning Locket
Antique Victorian Scottish 9 Carat Gold on Silver Mourning Locket

Antique Victorian Scottish 9 Carat Gold on Silver Mourning Locket

Located in Lancaster , GB

A wonderful antique Scottish Mourning locket from the Victorian era featuring beautiful engraved artistry on both sides with floral motifs displayed around lovely Jasper and Carnelia...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bracelet 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster , GB

An exquisite antique Victorian Scottish bracelet made up of wonderful Agate links which have been cut into unique shapes. The stones have lovely natural patterns and earthy colouring...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish 15 Carat Gold Agate Padlock Bracelet, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Scottish 15 Carat Gold Agate Padlock Bracelet, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Scottish 15 Carat Gold Agate Padlock Bracelet, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This is fabulous, a genuine Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Scottish Agate bracelet which boasts superior quality from the 1860’s. Sco...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets

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Agate, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Scottish Citrine 18 Carat Gold on Silver Victorian circa 1880 Bracelet
Antique Scottish Citrine 18 Carat Gold on Silver Victorian circa 1880 Bracelet

Antique Scottish Citrine 18 Carat Gold on Silver Victorian circa 1880 Bracelet

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A beautiful Antique Victorian Scottish Bracelet made of Silver and gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold, adorned with engraved thistles and seven Citrine stones of around 4ct each. Citrines s...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Cairngorm Hair Rose Gold Mourning Brooch
Antique Victorian Cairngorm Hair Rose Gold Mourning Brooch

Antique Victorian Cairngorm Hair Rose Gold Mourning Brooch

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

An Antique Victorian c.1840-1860s Mourning brooch. The stone in closed back rose gold setting surround by woven hair. Scottish origin. Width 18mm. Unmarked, tested 9 Carat Gold. The ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches

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Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, 1920s Scottish Agate & Citrine Dirk Kilt Pin
Antique 9ct Gold, 1920s Scottish Agate & Citrine Dirk Kilt Pin

Antique 9ct Gold, 1920s Scottish Agate & Citrine Dirk Kilt Pin

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Scottish Dirk Pin 9ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite 9ct gold Scottish dirk pin is a true work of art.

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Early 20th Century Scottish Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Scottish Agate Gold Bracelet
Antique Scottish Agate Gold Bracelet

Antique Scottish Agate Gold Bracelet

Located in London, GB

A Victorian Scottish agate bracelet, comprised of five plaques, set with a combination of agates and jaspers, including banded agate, bloodstone, red jasper and yellow jasper, mounte...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian More Bracelets

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Agate, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Gem Stone Inlay Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Antique Victorian Scottish Gem Stone Inlay Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet

Antique Victorian Scottish Gem Stone Inlay Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890s Scottish 14K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet, set with different colors of Scottish Agate stones and 3 fine color Oval Citrines. The Bracelet measures 1 1/2 inches wide at the ...

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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Bangles

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Agate, Citrine, Rose Gold

Antique Scottish Thistle Brooch, Amethyst, 9k Yellow Gold
Antique Scottish Thistle Brooch, Amethyst, 9k Yellow Gold

Antique Scottish Thistle Brooch, Amethyst, 9k Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique Scottish thistle brooch. The rich gold bar brooch has two scrolling terminals each designed as a thistle flower. The centre showcases a beautiful oval Amethyst, ...

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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

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Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Scottish Agate Bracelet
Antique Scottish Agate Bracelet

Antique Scottish Agate Bracelet

Located in Baltimore, MD

15K Scottish agate padlock bracelet with a locket back has engraved links. Scottish agate jewelry became very desirable in the last quarter of the 19th Century. Queen Victoria frequ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Bracelets

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Agate, 15k Gold

Antique Scottish Rite 14th Degree Ring 14k Rose Gold Band Masonic Size 12
Antique Scottish Rite 14th Degree Ring 14k Rose Gold Band Masonic Size 12

Antique Scottish Rite 14th Degree Ring 14k Rose Gold Band Masonic Size 12

Located in McLeansville, NC

Metal: 14k Rose Gold Weight: 6 Grams Stamps: 14k Virtus Junxit Mors Non Separabit Engraved: F Winaski April 24 1917 Rise Above Finger: 1.1 mm Band / Shank Width: 6.6 mm This ring ...

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Vintage 1920s Scottish Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Scottish Agate Gold Bracelet, circa 1875
Antique Scottish Agate Gold Bracelet, circa 1875

Antique Scottish Agate Gold Bracelet, circa 1875

Located in Toronto, ON

Scottish 19th century agate and engraved gold Bracelet, C.1875. The gold engraved foliate mounts, each set with a varied colour facetted agate, terminating with tongue and box clasp....

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Antique 19th Century More Bracelets

Scottish Hardstone, 9 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold 'Thistle' Brooch, Antique
Scottish Hardstone, 9 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold 'Thistle' Brooch, Antique

Scottish Hardstone, 9 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold 'Thistle' Brooch, Antique

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian 9 karat yellow gold and 9 karat rose gold brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive antique...

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Antique 1890s Brooches

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Chalcedony, Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Horn 9 Carat Gold Brooch Pin
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Horn 9 Carat Gold Brooch Pin

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Horn 9 Carat Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Finding Scottish Agate Victorian jewelry in gold is always special. This is a Beautiful Rare 9ct gold Victorian Scottish agate horn pin with a citrine collet set in the pin's middle ...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, 9k Gold

1911 Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Antique Cigar Band Ring
1911 Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Antique Cigar Band Ring

1911 Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Antique Cigar Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a wide cigar-style gold band Inscribed 'C.Morse Dulith Minn Apr. 11-1911 - Virtus junxit mors mon separabit' Translating to "What virtue has joined together, death shal...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Gold Scottish Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of antique gold scottish jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. You can easily find a 233 antique edition and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of antique gold scottish jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of antique gold scottish jewelry from Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, J DAUPHIN and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of antique gold scottish jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of an agate version from the 85 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of antique gold scottish jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Gold Scottish Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of antique gold scottish jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $167 and can go as high as $65,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,491.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.