Necklace set with pebbles

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NG 93
• Date: Late 17th century
  
• Material: Pinchbeck with Scotch pebbles
  Buckle / necklace / ring, ear
  
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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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