Pair of earrings set with pebbles

This pair of earrings set with pebbles dates from the late 17th century. The earrings form part of a collection of jewellery which includes buckles and a necklace. They are amongst the earliest examples of pebble-set jewellery in Scotland.

The polished pebbles are mounted in pinchbeck - an alloy of copper and zinc which was used as imitation gold.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-469-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NG 92
Date:	1782 Late 17th century
Material:	Pinchbeck with Scotch pebbles
Dimensions:	45 mm H x 25 mm W
What:	Buckle / necklace / ring, ear
Subject:	Jewellery: pendants, lockets, chains, beads (NMAS Classification)
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Description:	Part of a collection consisting of a lady's necklace, ear-rings and buckles of Scotch pebbles, mounted in pinchbeck, 1782
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