Dating to approximately the 1870s, this generously sized antique brooch is crafted in sterling silver and beautifully inlaid with individual sections of richly patterned natural malachite.

RARE FIND | VICTORIAN SCOTTISH MALACHITE STARBURST BROOCH | c.1870s.

Now THIS is a spectacular piece of Victorian Scottish jewellery! Dating to approximately the 1870s, this generously sized antique brooch is crafted in sterling silver and beautifully inlaid with individual sections of richly patterned natural malachite.

The dramatic design combines an eight-pointed starburst with a stylised floral centre, each section carefully shaped and inlaid with malachite. The stone’s naturally occurring bands and swirls range from vivid emerald to deep forest green, meaning every tiny panel has its own completely unique pattern.

What really makes this piece special is the silverwork surrounding the stones. The entire brooch is finished with wonderfully crisp hand-engraved geometric detailing, creating that unmistakable look associated with Victorian Scottish jewellery of the period.

MALACHITE was enormously fashionable during the Victorian era, prized for its intense green colour and extraordinary natural banding. In traditional gemstone lore it has long been associated with protection, transformation and positive change.
And she is a FABULOUS size — a proper statement brooch with enough presence to completely transform a jacket, coat, scarf or even be creatively converted into a dramatic pendant.

MARKET COMPARISON
Comparable antique Victorian Scottish silver and malachite brooches are currently offered online in the region of approximately R4,000–R8,000, with value varying considerably according to size, condition, quality of the malachite inlay, workmanship and maker/provenance.

A magnificent 150-year-old Victorian survivor — bold, architectural and absolutely unmistakable in that glorious Scottish malachite green! 

Measurements : The brooch measures 5.8cm in diameter.Total weight of 19grams.