Victorian Scottish Silver Pink and Gray Granite Brooch Pin Silver chain completing a design that speaks

completing a design that speaks of adventure

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Victorian Scottish Silver Pink and Gray Granite Brooch Pin Silver chain completing a design that speaksIt seems to me that most jewelry has meaning and symbolism in every design choice. Shape, stone selections, materials all carry meaning, or maybe they are only intended to be ascetically pleasing. Victorian jewelers did both so well. This Scottish brooch, from around 1880, stands as a remarkable testament to the artistic prowess and ingenuity of its time. At its center is a starburst crafted from intricately engraved silver that is adorned with an