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Antique Victorian Blue Banded Scottish Agate Pin Ladies Kilt Brooch
Antique Victorian Blue Banded Scottish Agate Pin Ladies Kilt Brooch - A lovely late 1800s Victorian ladies kilt pin with beautiful blue banded Scottish agate in completely original, excellent condition. Size is 1 7/8" east to west by 7/8" tall north to south from the top of the crown to the bottom point. Weight is 4.3 grams. The front is made with small cut banded agate mosaic slabs whereby each piece has strong showy banding. There is a crown at the top and a cross formation in the center of the agate window. Surrounding the agate is a fancy shield/family crest that is all hand chased. This sits atop a matching Victorian bar pin that is also hand chased with matching design. The back is very ornate with detailed recessed design to match the front. The original Victorian C clasp is a little crooked from age but still intact and secure. Condition is excellent. No damage or repair. A gorgeous ladies pin with unusual blue banded agate for your antique fine jewelry collection!
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Mens Wax Seal Ring 11.1 gr Size 10
Mid to late 1800s antique Victorian solid 14K rose gold chunky mens seal ring with a beautifully banded agate/carnelian wax seal intaglio. It is jeweler tested and Guaranteed solid 14K rose gold....Not plated or filled. Weight is 11.1 grams. Ring size 10. The top measures 13/16" north to south by 5/8" wide east to west x 5/16" deep top to bottom. The band is a full 1/4" wide and still thick; not worn down. It has an old prior resize that is still very strong and secure. And one corner edge of the stone was polished down and bevele many years ago. Not eye obvious when the ring is worn on the finger unless you are focusing on it.
The hand crafting, gold smith work on this ring is very high quality. The bezel setting is very well made with a solid back that has no damage or repair. The setting is strong, durable, and well-chased. The stones are properly set. The sides are hand chased with tiny Victorian millgrain style cut edges. Overall condition is very good, gently used. It came from the estate of the original owner years ago where it had been well taken care of for many decades. A one owner ring. No dents or dings. No deep scratches, gauges or tears. No gold repair. The only alteration is the old resize. This is a gorgeous chunky very well-made mens ring for your antique Victorian gold jewelry collection or wax sealing.