Scottish brooches are often of high quality and very desirable. They are often set with Scottish agates or citrine. Prior to 1991, fresh water pearls were also popular.
Below are some examples and price guides of Scottish brooches including a late Victorian bloodstone brooch and a Scottish rite masonic brooch.
A Scottish late Victorian 9ct gold bloodstone and jasper agate brooch. Length 4.7cms. 14.8gms.
Sold for £360 at Fellows in 2022
Cairncross of Perth: A Scottish pearl brooch modelled as snowdrops and set with four Scottish freshwater pearls, modelled in 18ct gold (Length: 4.5cm) This lot has been granted a license from NatureScot, and it contains freshwater pearls legally taken from the wild prior to 27 March 1991
Sold for £1,500 at Lyon & Turnbull in 2022
Victorian Scottish Agate, Sterling, Dirk Pin Featuring agate, bloodstone, jasper and amethyst set in a sterling silver pin mounting measuring approximately 96.4 x 11.7 mm (3.79 x 0.46 in). Gross weight: 11.5 grams.
Sold for US$350 at Fine Estate, Inc. in 2022
33 DEGREE SCOTTISH RITE MIXED METAL MASONIC PIN
Mixed metals including 14k gold (tested) set with semi-precious gemstones. 2 1/2 inches. 1 troy ounce
Sold for US$700 at John McInnis Auctioneers, LLC in 2022
