Vintage Landscape Agate Brooch charms bordered by leaf shaped settings

bordered by leaf shaped settings to either side

sinuous bands of rock matrix that contrast beautifully with the matte patina of the metal

This cameo is carved from Bull's Mouth shell and features wonderfully intricate detailing in high relief

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Vintage Landscape Agate Brooch charms bordered by leaf shaped settingsLandscape agate, when as picturesque as this example, is one of nature's finest marvels. Layers of coloured agates formed, morphed, and distorted deep within the Earth's crust, resulting in miniature landscapes in a sort of weird, fractal way. The micro imitating the macro. This one's a particularly good example, with blue 'sky' over a sharp mountainous 'desert'. It's set in a simple gold brooch mount with rope twist border and English hallmarks,