Antique Victorian era agate brooch dating from the 1880’s
The colours in the agate alone are so beautiful, and combine it with the design of the elegant mount that it is set into, and you have a gorgeous antique brooch that will always be admired.
Made in the Victorian era in the 1880's, the mount is made in 9 carat gold with the warm colour of the gold being a perfect match for the agate. The agate itself has such an incredible design and colours that makes it perfect to wear with any outfit and occasion.
Measuring 37.7mm across by 27.6mm, this brooch is one that will always be loved and admired.
Stock# ET166
Circa: 1880
$825
$825.00
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Magnificent large antique agate brooch from the Victorian era
The warm natural earthy colours that come from the agate set into this brooch match so well with the rich golden yellow from its 18 carat yellow gold mount, making this a truly sensational brooch that will always be admired from near or far.
Made in the 1870's, the dimensions of this brooch are so wonderful and large. Measuring 61.9mm across by 57.5mm, not only is the agate and mount eight sided, but the sides all have a wonderful soft concave shape to the them. This not only gives the brooch a more softer look to it, but it would have also increased the complexity of making this brooch well over 100 years ago. Whereas if the agate was carved and polished to having eight straight sides along with the mount, then setting the two together would have been quite easy. Having the curved edges to the agate and mount, would have made this exponentially more difficult to cut and make for the two to be set together, however when looking at the brooch again with this in mind, you really can see that it was worth the effort as the final result is a truly magnificent brooch.
Then to complete the perfection of the brooch, each side of the mount was made with the most elegant and refined scroll design that just finishes the brooch off perfectly.
From every aspect that you look and admire this brooch, it really showcases the quality of jewellery that was made during this time.
Stock # ES9858
Circa: 1870
$2,650
$2,650.00
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Large antique agate brooch made in 15 carat gold.
This antique brooch measures quite a large 6.3cm across by 4.9cm and is destined to always be admired every time that it is worn thanks to not only its large size, but the gorgeous colour and pattern coming from the agate as well as the magnificent border that it is set into.
Made in 15 carat gold in the 1870's, although not marked, the design of this brooch is very typical of the early Australian jewellers of this period. The border has all the common traits and styles of early Australian work and in itself is so beautiful to admire, and gets more and more beautiful the closer you see it. With such detail, this frame is perfect to highlight the agate that is set in the centre.
With a lovely earthy tone and pattern to it, agates were very popular during the Victorian period when this brooch was made.
As beautiful today as when it was made, this antique agate brooch will always be loved and admired.
Stock# ES9211
Circa: 1870
$2,350
$2,350.00
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