Vintage Celtic Penannular Brooch Garnet Lapis Lazuli Sterling Silver

This enormous celtic penannular brooch is crafted from solid sterling silver and decorated with gold accents, seven deep red cabochon garnets and two blue lapis lazuli with speckled gold flecks. It’s fitted with a double crossover pin at the back for secure wear, as well as an additional loop, allowing it to be worn as a substantial pendant if desired. In the 20th century, there was a strong celtic revival across the uk, inspiring jewellers to create traditional celtic-inspired pieces for collectors. A penannular was a type of fastener which was traditionally worn on the shoulder by scottish and irish elites during the medieval period as a symbol of strength and status. This bold and heavy celtic penannular brooch is a magnificent statement piece for collectors and was assayed in sheffield in 1990, with clear hallmarks on the reverse. Weight: 127.2 Grams   measures: height 110mm x width 97mm x depth 10mm metal: sterling silver stamped stones: garnets largest 9mm, smallest 7mm approx. 2-3Ct each , lapis lazuli 11mm, approx. 6Ct each age: dated 1990 marks: sheffield hallmarks, sterling lion passant, initials p.W. Condition: excellent item number: aj620 we provide free worldwide shipping for this item. Interest free layaway and finance payment options are also available.

This enormous celtic penannular brooch is crafted from solid sterling silver and decorated with gold accents, seven deep red cabochon garnets and two blue lapis