Skip to main content
Silver, Granite and Amethyst Brooch by A&J Smith
Silver, Granite and Amethyst Brooch
Silver, Granite and Amethyst Brooch by A&J Smith
Silver, Granite and Amethyst Brooch by A&J Smith

Silver, Granite and Amethyst Brooch

Maker (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1867 - 1965)
Date19th Century
Object NameBrooch
Mediumsilver, granite, amethyst
ClassificationsJewellery
Dimensions2 × 1.2 × 4cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 2013.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 08
Object numberABDAG011448
More About Me
Ancient Greeks believed that amethyst would protect the wearer from getting drunk.
Exhibitions
Kilt Pin by A&J Smith
Kilt Pin
Alexander & John Smith Ltd.
c.1900
Silver Pendant Necklace
Silver Pendant Necklace
Ann Macbeth
1905
Necklace with Chalcedony Pendant and Multi-Gem Setting by Sybil Dunlop
Necklace with Chalcedony Pendant and Multi-Gem Setting
Sybil Dunlop
c.1930
Image Not Available for Candelabra With Amethyst
Candelabra With Amethyst
Helen Marriott
1997
Hammered Silver Standing Bowl
Hammered Silver Standing Bowl
Sybil Dunlop
1922
Annular Brooch by George Jamieson
Annular Brooch
George Jamieson
c.1860
Annular Brooch by William Dunningham and Co.
Annular Brooch
William Dunningham & Co.
1949
Gold Cairngorm Brooch
Gold Cairngorm Brooch
M Rettie & Sons
c.1890
Gold, Scottish Citrine and Pearl Brooch by Jamieson and Carry
Gold, Scottish Citrine and Pearl Brooch
Jamieson and Carry
1975
Domed Granite Brooch by Alexander Gill
Domed Granite Brooch
Alexander Gill
c.1875
Maltese Cross Granite Brooch by A&J Smith
Maltese Cross Granite Brooch
Alexander & John Smith Ltd.
c.1880
Granite and Silver Brooch or Pendant
Granite and Silver Brooch or Pendant
James Watson
19th Century
Triple Triangle Granite and Silver Brooch by Middleton Rettie
Triple Triangle Granite and Silver Brooch
M Rettie & Sons
19th Century
Star Granite Brooch by Middleton Rettie
Star Granite Brooch
M Rettie & Sons
c.1860
Granite Brooch by James Hardy
Granite Brooch
James Hardy
c.1880
Granite and Silver Crescent Form Brooch by Robert Yule
Granite and Silver Crescent Form Brooch
Robert Yule
active c. 1862-1875
Silver and Citrine Kilt Pin
Silver and Citrine Kilt Pin
William Dunningham & Co.
1950
Gold and Blue Topaz Bar Brooch
Gold and Blue Topaz Bar Brooch
Square Red Enamel Brooch by James Cromar Watt
Square Red Enamel Brooch
James Cromar Watt
Hoy Brooch by Malcolm Appleby
Hoy Brooch
Malcolm Appleby
1997
Penguin Brooch
Penguin Brooch
Frances Farquharson
1960s
Silver Brooch with Agate by Rachel Mackie
Silver Brooch With Agate
Rachel Mackie
c.1989
Sanctuary Pendant
Sanctuary Pendant
Phoebe Anna Traquair
1902
Threads necklace citrine and silver necklace by Molly Bullick.
'Threads' Necklace
Molly Bullick
1999