Necklace set with pebbles

This necklace, set with pebbles, dates from the late 17th century. The necklace form part of a collection of jewellery which includes earrings and buckles. It is 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:	000-100-102-322-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 93
Date:	Late 17th century
Material:	Pinchbeck with Scotch pebbles
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What:	Buckle / necklace / ring, ear
Subject:	Jewellery: pendants, lockets, chains, beads (NMAS Classification)
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Description:	Lady's necklace of Scotch pebbles, mounted in pinchbeck, late 17th century
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