Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Cairngorm & Amethyst Luckenbooth Brooch

A superb Cairngorm and amethyst Scottish brooch from the Victorian era, c1866! The wonderful antique brooch is made of sterling silver and the design is reminiscent of one of the most romantic Scottish symbols of love; the Luckenbooth. Adorned at the centre is one natural Cairngorm of rich orange-brown hue - the natural quartz stone native to Scotland's Cairngorm mountains. The estimated 5.00-carat sized Cairngorm stone rests in a fancy scalloped claw setting which is attached to the piece via looped wires from a top and bottom granule (there is slight movement due to the construction, albeit secure). The shield-profile border is decorated with cabochon amethyst and citrine gemstones, each interspaced and resting in bezel collet settings. There is a crown figure at the top of the brooch which is graced with three smaller cabochon citrine gemstones, as well as rope embellishment. Finishing the design of the piece is lovely hand engraving to the silver surface, adding further antiquity charm to this delightful Scottish brooch.

A pin and c-connection rests to the reverse and there is a rare Victorian 'kitemark' registration mark giving an estimate manufacturing date; year 1866, February 23rd. A pin and c-loop attaches to the back.

A nostalgic Victorian Scottish brooch. Grand in design, and would easily suit with today's fashion, whether worn on a lapel, high neck collar, or scarf!