Late 19th Century, Victorian Era, United Kingdom, Agate Ivy Wreath Brooch

This brooch, originating from Britain between 1850-1870, is crafted from low-karat gold alloy with a gold content of 22.64% (approximately 5-6k gold), and features inlaid agate. The brooch showcases agate as its central stone, presenting a translucent white with reddish-orange veining. It is encircled by golden, entwined ivy leaves, a plant symbolizing loyalty, eternal love, and friendship. This motif, combined with the overall warm color palette and rounded, full silhouette, evokes a sense of romantic tenderness. The piece is in good antique condition, displaying normal oxidation and signs of wear consistent with a century-old antique jewelry item, not a new one. Origin: United Kingdom Period: 1850-1870s Materials: Approx. 5-6k gold (a gold, silver, and copper alloy), 22.64% gold content Gemstone: Agate Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.4 x 0.8 cm Weight: 3.89g Condition: Good antique condition, showing normal oxidation and signs of wear Item Number: BV037_2503 Important Information for Buyers: Antique jewelry refers to pieces that are "over a century old." Items less than a hundred years old are classified as vintage or second-hand jewelry. All jewelry sold by Xiang Cheng Antique Jewelry comes with a brand certificate detailing the item's era, materials, and other specifications. A full refund will be issued if the item does not match the certificate. Before sale, each item's condition is meticulously documented using photographic equipment to ensure customers are fully aware of any imperfections or signs of use. These photographs form an integral part of the product description. Therefore, customers are kindly requested to carefully assess their purchase intent before checkout. Once the checkout process is complete, due to the unique nature of our products, we regret that returns or exchanges cannot be accepted for any reason, including minor imperfections or signs of wear. We urge customers to confirm their purchase intentions thoroughly before checkout to prevent any disputes. Shipping Methods: Enjoy "complimentary shipping on any jewelry purchase" for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. Shipments within Taiwan will be sent via registered post. If registered post delivery is inconvenient, please specify store pickup (7-11 or FamilyMart) in your order and provide the store name or code. Shipments to Hong Kong and Macau will be sent via SF Express.