Victorian Lace Agate Heart Pendant
Charming antique pendant made in Scotland during the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1870. A puffed silver heart, adorned with three individual pieces of agate which are surrounded by delicate engravings. This type of agate, with its distinct bands of greys, whites, and browns, is found in the Montrose area of Scotland and is known as lace agate.
Scottish "pebble" jewellery became popular during the 19th century, after queen Victoria (supposedly) took a liking to the style. Characterised by its use of the interesting and colourful agates found throughout Scotland, the stones sourced by collectors who scoured the highlands and eastern coasts, always on the lookout for new deposits, then cut and shaped by highly skilled and innovative lapidaries, before they were usually set in silver. The gem cutters of Edinburgh's 'New Town' produced the majority of the work, peaking in the 1870s when the number of people employed in jewellery manufacture is said to have exceeded two thousand.
Era: Victorian, circa 1870
Size: 2.5cm (including bail) by 1.7cm
Stone: Montrose Lace Agate
Marks: None, tested as silver
Condition: Good antique condition. Wear consistent with age including some chips/nibbles to the edges of the stones and a rich patina to the silver
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[Last updated: August 29th, 2025]
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Condition
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