Vintage Sterling Silver Brooch Landscape Picture Agate Pin
This classy brooch showcases a large natural landscape Agate cabochon in a simple Sterling Silver frame, making it a perfect accessory for any outfit. Its unique design captures the essence of nature, adding a touch of elegance and charm to your look. This wonderful 1980s piece weighs approximately 21.62 grams and measures approximately 21 mm tall x 60 mm wide as worn. Although unstamped, this handmade brooch has been independently tested as Sterling Silver. This brooch has been cleaned but not polished, displaying a pleasant patina.
Agate, a captivating and diverse gemstone, is a variety of Chalcedony characterized by its intricate banding and vibrant colors. Ranging from translucent to opaque, agate displays a wide spectrum of hues, including blues, reds, yellows, and browns, often in mesmerizing patterns. With a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, it's a relatively durable stone. Agate's unique formations, such as Eye Agate, Lace Agate, and Moss Agate, make each piece a one-of-a-kind treasure, cherished for its beauty and metaphysical properties.