{"product_id":"antique-victorian-scottish-cairngorm-citrine-plaid-brooch-with-box","title":"Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Citrine Plaid Brooch With Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn extraordinary antique Victorian Scottish plaid brooch, centred by a monumental oval citrine, or Cairngorm quartz, weighing an estimated 100 carats. The magnificent golden gemstone is elevated within a coronet gallery and encircled by a scalloped silver frame, exquisitely hand-engraved with flowing foliate scrollwork. The reverse retains its substantial original period tube hinge, extended pin and classic C-clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDating to the romantic 19th-century Highland Craze, inspired by Queen Victoria’s devotion to Balmoral, such brooches were designed to secure heavy clan tartan at the shoulder. Revered as a symbol of warmth, joy and prosperity, the golden Cairngorm evokes the radiant Scottish sun breaking through the mist of the Highlands, embodying centuries of Celtic romance and folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn excellent condition, the brooch is accompanied by an antique green velvet-and-silk fitted leather presentation box, bearing the name of renowned Glasgow jewellers Muirhead \u0026amp; Arthur. A remarkable and increasingly rare survivor, this museum-quality jewel represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an authentic piece of Scotland’s rich Victorian heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e: 46.7 grams   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASURES\u003c\/b\u003e: Height 50mm x Width 58mm x Depth 14mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMETAL\u003c\/b\u003e: Silver \u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTONES\u003c\/b\u003e: Natural Citrine\/ Quartz (33 x 41mm, approx. 100ct)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAGE\u003c\/b\u003e: Victorian. (Circa 1880)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARKS\u003c\/b\u003e: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/b\u003e: Excellent, wear commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eITEM NUMBER\u003c\/b\u003e: 27-029\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60307395117440,"sku":"27-029","price":775.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Scottish-Cairngorm-Citrine-Brooch-cover.jpg?v=1793710628","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/products\/antique-victorian-scottish-cairngorm-citrine-plaid-brooch-with-box","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}