Antique Scottish Silver Round Thistle Citrine Brooch Circa 1860

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This fabulous Sterling Silver Scottish Citrine brooch is Circa 1860.

Set with a large natural tested Citrine in the centre approx 12ct in size.

The name Citrine is derived from the colour - the yellow of lemon. Citrine is also known as Gold Topaz and is the birthstone for November.

Ancient cultures believed that placing a Citrine on the forehead of an elder would increase his psychic power.

The Citrine’s sparkle and have a crisp, radiant quality about them.

Adorned with fabulous all round Scottish workmanship with celtic designs engraved around the gallery.

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

This brooch is steeped in history, a truly eye catching piece with beautiful detail.

It weighs 13.9 grams

It measures 45mm across x 45mm down

The Citrine measures 17mm across x 17mm down

In excellent condition all round.

ITEM NUMBER 8683