Possibly made in Aberdeen
This gold bracelet, set with agates, was possibly made in Aberdeen by M Rettie. The design was registered in 1858.
The heart-shaped pendant at the end of the bracelet contains a lock of hair.
Scotland has rich sources of agates, jaspers, bloodstones, cairngorms and granites all popular in 19th-century jewellery. Queen Victoria's love of the Highlands and interest in Scottish traditions helped foster the popularity of 'Scotch pebble' jewellery.
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