Vintage Landscape Agate Brooch charms sinuous bands of rock matrix

sinuous bands of rock matrix that contrast beautifully with the matte patina of the metal

Marks: Stamped 900

Imagery is correct

5 US or T UK/AUS

bordered by leaf shaped settings to either side

Vintage Landscape Agate Brooch charms sinuous bands of rock matrixLandscape agate, when as picturesque as this example, is one of nature's finest marvels. Layers of coloured agates formed, morphed, and distorted deep within the Earth's crust, resulting in miniature landscapes in a sort of weird, fractal way. The micro imitating the macro. This one's a particularly good example, with blue 'sky' over a sharp mountainous 'desert'. It's set in a simple gold brooch mount with rope twist border and English hallmarks,