Silver Thistle Brooch
Sterling Silver Scottish Thistle Brooch - 925 Edinburgh, Scotland Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: 1912
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail
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Sterling Silver
Buccellati Thistle Flower 18K Gold Silver Vintage Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
motif culminating in a magnificent gold and silver thistle flower with a frayed, bursting appearance
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Buccellati Thistle Flower Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Large Mario Buccellati two-color gold and silver thistle clip-brooch.
18 kt, topped by three silver
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Thistle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Celtic Motifs galore on this Victorian Scottish Brooch of Agate and Citrine. How marvelous is the
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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Diamond Spray Thistle Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a thistle, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Scottish Brooch Thistle & Citrine Thomas Kerr Ebbutt
Located in Southbury, CT
This midcentury (circa 1970) Scottish brooch features a thistle motif with two shaggy leaves
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Artisan Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Scottish Brooch Amethyst & Topaz
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Victorian sterling silver Scottish thistle brooch circa 1870 with amethyst and citrine
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Fly Plaid Brooch and Pin, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
(Circa 1860). The large silver brooch is a classic Scottish belt and buckle design and ringed with a
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Silver
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H 2.52 in W 2.49 in D 0.52 in
Reversible Lucky Horseshoe Stickpin with Bloodstone & Jasper-Scotland, 19th C
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lucky Scottish sterling silver horseshoe stickpin. The hand engraved top set with green Bloodstone
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Materials
Jasper, Sterling Silver
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W 0.38 in L 3.5 in
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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David Rosenberg Platinum 96 Carats Pear and Round Shape Diamond Tiara Necklace
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Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Diamond Coiled Serpent Bracelet in 18k White Gold.
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Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Cartier Antique Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1910
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
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Victorian Holbeinesque Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet measuring 18mm x 13mm, surrounded by six old brilliant-cut diamonds, set within yellow gold squar...
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Antique Victorian Gold Greek Key Scottish Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Dazzling gold and agate Scottish brooch is made with an undulating Greek Key pattern in gold and granite with a flower burst large citrine pulling you in to the center. One of the mo...
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Van Cleef & Arpels large Mother-of- Pearl 'Rose de Noel' Ear -Clips French
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Gold, Mother-of- Pearl and Diamond
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Victorian Scottish Agate Silver Link Bracelet, circa 1880
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fabulous, unusual, antique Victorian Scottish Silver bracelet is Circa 1860-1880, set with fabulous large fancy Agate links. Each polished agate link is a wonderful hue showing ...
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Antique Victorian Scottish Banded Agate Bow Brooch
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A sterling silver banded sardonyx bow, in perfect condition, amazes us with the three dimensional carving of a master work in stone. There is Scottish jewelry and art in Scottish jew...
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Antique Victorian Scottish Agate and Silver Bow Brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous and antique Victorian, Scottish agate and Silver bow brooch.
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Vintage Mario Buccellati Leaf Cuff Ring Sterling Silver 18k Gold Italy
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Buccellati leaf ring crafted in sterling silver & 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1950s).
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Antique Victorian Silver Montrose Agate Scottish Garter Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
The Victorian Montrose Agate brooch is from 1860 to 1880 and is shown combined with a second Montrose agate brooch separately sold. I think Scottish agate is fascinating when stacked...
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Agate, Silver
Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
Located in New York, NY
Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
This stunning gold box was created by Frères Rochat circa 1820. At first glance, it may seem like a well-crafted, beautifully designed snuff box with a p...
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Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous Sterling Silver Plaid Scottish Agate brooch, is set with inlaid Scottish Agates
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Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Thistle Citrine Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
birthstone for November.
The brooch is set in Sterling Silver and displays detailed Repousse workmanship
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
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Antique Scottish Agate and Silver Thistle Brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Scottish agate and sterling silver Thistle brooch.
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
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Mario Buccellati Gold and Silver Thistle Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bethesda, MD
An wonderful triple thistle brooch by Mario Buccellati. The thistle heads are crafted of textured
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
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M. Buccellati silver Two color gold Thistle brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat rose and yellow gold and sterling silver “Thistle” brooch, M. Buccellati, Italy, Circa
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Buccellati Silver Two Color Gold Thistle Brooch.
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow and rose gold and silver Thistle brooch, Buccellati. Circa 1980. Designed as
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
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Antique Scottish Thistle Sterling Silver Brooch Pin C1917
Located in Montreal, QC
Impressive Scottish Sterling Silver Thistle Pin centered by a multifaceted glass amethyst stone
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20th Century Scottish Brooches
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Sterling Silver
Thistle Brooch by Buccelati
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Classic hand made textured thistle. The center of each flower is silver.
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Buccellati Vintage Large Thistle Flower 18k Gold Silver Tulipa Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
finished with the frayed bursting gold and silver thistle flower.
The matching earring set is available
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Scottish Silver Thistle Theme Brooch Applied with 9ct Pink Gold, Dated 1957
Located in London, GB
Scottish Silver Thistle Theme Brooch Applied with 9ct Pink Gold, Dated 1957.
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1960's Buccellati Thistle Floral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Vintage Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful creation by Mario Buccellati circa 1960's. The thistle floral brooch is crafted in 18
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Buccellati Mario 1970 Milan Three Color Thistle Flower Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Thistle flowers brooch designed by Mario Buccellati.
Beautiful piece created in Milan Italy by the
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Gold and Silver Thistle Pin and Earrings by Bucellati
Located in New York, NY
this Bucellati classic thistle pin and earring set are crafted in 18k White gold, yellow gold
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Huge Sterling and Crystal Scottish Thistle Pin
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic statement: Very large sterling silver pin with cut-out thistle pattern. 3" in diameter
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Antique 1880s Scottish Brooches
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Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Pearls Floral Design Gold Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Napoli, Italy
A signature creation by the maestro Italian jewelsmith, Mario Buccellati. This flowering thistle is
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Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Shamrock Brooch or Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
bottom gives focus and light to the deeper bit of green.. Silver settings and fleur de lis shape thistle
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Robert Allison Sterling Silver Thistle Brooch, circa 1953
Located in Washington Depot, CT
A beautifully detailed, 1953 sterling silver thistle brooch designed by Robert Allison. A vintage
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Mario Buccellati Gold and Silver Thistle Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite triple thistle brooch by Mario Buccellati. The thistle heads crafted of textured rose
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
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Antique Sterling Silver Thistle Brooch, Charles Horner
By Charles Horner
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique Art Nouveau style sterling silver and Amethyst paste stone thistle brooch
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
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Sterling Silver
Danecraft Sterling Silver Scottish Thistle Flower Pin/Brooch
By Danecraft
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Danecraft sterling silver Scottish thistle flower pin/brooch.
Marking: DANECRAFT R STERLING
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20th Century Brooches
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M. Buccellati Natural Patina Silver Gold Thistle Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Stamford, CT
Buccellati full size silver and 18k yellow gold thistle brooch. The thistle design and hand
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Vintage 1980s Brooches
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Danecraft Sterling Silver Large Scottish Thistle Circle Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Danecraft sterling silver large Scottish thistle circle pin/brooch.
Marked: DANECRAFT REG. U.S
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Mario Buccellati Patina Thistle Pin Leaves 18k Yellow Gold and Silver Double Hea
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Mario Buccellati
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Large Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, large, Victorian, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested) Scottish agate brooch. Sterling
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Beautiful Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Agate Penannular Brooch
Located in New York, NY
, Scotland, Ca. 1880's. Sterling silver is etched; top of brooch is designed to look like a Scottish thistle
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Large Mounted Scottish Agate Sterling Silver Kilt Pin/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large, sterling silver-mounted, Scottish agate kilt pin/brooch with central Cairngorm. Edinburgh
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Antique Scottish 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Amethyst Thistle Pin, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
. The thistle became the national emblem and began to appear on silver coins in the fifteenth century
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19th Century Scottish Dirk Brooch
Located in New York, NY
thistle cap. Late 19th Century with wonderful hand etched detailing. Set in Sterling silver.
3.25
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Scottish Agate Antique Sterling Gemset Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and unusual Scottish agate brooch. Thistle pattern, set with faceted amethyst, citrine and
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1960s Scottish Sterling Sliver Round Viking Ship Brooch
Located in London, GB
, 1.10 inches. The silver brooch is stamped with a thistle, castle and the letter L. This means that the
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2.13Ct Diamond & 15k Yellow Gold Royal Scots Fusiliers Regimental Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a silver setting.
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Large Antique Scottish Silver and Quartz Thistle Pendant/Brooch, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large antique Scottish silver "Three Thistles" pendant/brooch.
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Romantic Pendant Necklaces
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BUCCELLATI 18 Karat Gold and Silver Thistle Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
This highly realistic brooch depicting three thistles accented by textured leaves is an iconic
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Buccellati Tri Color Gold Silver Thistle Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Silver and 18k yellow, rose and white gold thistle brooch, crafted by Buccellati, measuring 83mm x
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Antique Victorian Large Scottish Silver Thistle Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Sterling Silver Scottish Thistle brooch is Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Thistle Brooch Silver, Birmingham, 1886
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This elegant Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Thistle brooch is dated Birmingham 1886.
Scottish
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches
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Antique Scottish Thistle Silver Brooch Paste Stone
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous large Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish brooch with a deep amethyst Paste Stone
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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1940s Buccellati Diamond Silver Gold Thistle Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat yellow gold, silver and diamond brooch by Buccellati, Italy, circa 1940, designed as a
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1960s Buccellati Thistle Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
1960s Buccellati Thistle Brooch
Silver and 18K Gold
Italian
Circa 1960
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Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Thistle Round Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Sterling Silver Scottish thistle brooch is Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery was made
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Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Thistle Horseshoe Brooch Silver Dated 1905
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Thistle and Horseshoe brooch is dated Birmingham
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Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Thistle Citrine Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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The brooch is set in Sterling Silver and displays detailed Repousse workmanship
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Antique Scottish Silver Round Thistle Citrine Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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Antique Victorian Scottish Thistle Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish Thistle brooch is Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became
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Antique Victorian Thistle Scottish Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Thistle brooch is Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Agate Scottish Thistle Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish brooch is, Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery was
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Buccellati Exquisite Triple Thistle Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, NY
Buccellati 18 K two color gold and silver triple Thistle pin. A very fine example of Buccellati's
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Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Reindeer Head Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
the back where heather would be added.
The brooch is set with a large thistle in the centre which is
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
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Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Brooch Silver Dated Glasgow 1901
Located in Lancaster , GB
-shaped mount.
The brooch is modelled in Sterling Silver and displays beautiful Celtic design with
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
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Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Large Scottish Cairngorm Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish thistle brooch is Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Thistle Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish Thistle brooch is Circa 1860.
Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
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Sterling Silver
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Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.
Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
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