Georgian septaria or ‘dragon stone’ brooch, the slightly cabochon septaria, with gold-cased floral embossed surround.
The Georgians had just as curious a fascination of the natural world as the Victorians did, which features in this brooch. You can see how this natural phenomenon could have been seen to be the fossilised remains of a strange macrophage bacterium-like creature and would be a novel way to show off your modern knowledge of the mysteries of the world.
The septaria or septarian concretion is an oval stone which forms over millions of years inside sedimentary rock, comprised primarily of calcite, aragonite and siderite, typically forming around a central shell or fossil, with distinctive cracks or lines that divide the rock. Quite how the cracks form is a geological mystery that is still debated after over a century of research.
For those that believe, this can be a powerful grounding stone that awakens one’s connection to Mother Earth, channelling vital life force energy throughout the body. The three minerals help with the realignment of one’s chakra column.
Perfect for when we go through a drastic change in life, helping repair the emotional body.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked.
Date:
Circa 1820.
Length:
6.1cm.
Condition:
The septaria is cracked across the stone, general wear. Appears stable.
General significant wear to the gold casing, base metal visible.
Repair to the mount, visible to the reverse near the pin hinge.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
Georgian septaria or ‘dragon stone’ brooch, the slightly cabochon septaria, with gold-cased floral embossed surround.
The Georgians had just as curious a fascination of the natural world as the Victorians did, which features in this brooch. You can see how this natural phenomenon could have been seen to be the fossilised remains of a strange macrophage bacterium-like creature and would be a novel way to show off your modern knowledge of the mysteries of the world.
The septaria or septarian concretion is an oval stone which forms over millions of years inside sedimentary rock, comprised primarily of calcite, aragonite and siderite, typically forming around a central shell or fossil, with distinctive cracks or lines that divide the rock. Quite how the cracks form is a geological mystery that is still debated after over a century of research.
For those that believe, this can be a powerful grounding stone that awakens one’s connection to Mother Earth, channelling vital life force energy throughout the body. The three minerals help with the realignment of one’s chakra column.
Perfect for when we go through a drastic change in life, helping repair the emotional body.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked.
Date:
Circa 1820.
Length:
6.1cm.
Condition:
The septaria is cracked across the stone, general wear. Appears stable.
General significant wear to the gold casing, base metal visible.
Repair to the mount, visible to the reverse near the pin hinge.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.