Scottish Kestrel Claw Brooch with Silver Plated Fittings

• Cairngorm - Cairngorm is a type of smoky quartz, which is a variety of quartz that ranges in colour from light gray to dark brown. It is found in granite rock in the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland, hence its name, and it is typically found in large clusters. The mineral is relatively hard, with a Mohs hardness of 7, and it is fairly durable, making it a suitable choice for jewellery and decorative objects.
  
  Cairngorm is said to have spiritual and healing properties, it is believed to have grounding energy, and it is thought to help with focus and concentration. It is also said to be a stone of protection and is said to help balance the energy within the body.
  
  The mining and collection of Cairngorms is heavily regulated in Scotland, and it is illegal to remove them from the Cairngorms National Park without a permit.

This item has been included into following indexes:

• brooches, depicting - Scottish thistle and cairngorm 43
• brooches, set with
  • other materials 1,856
  • Scottish, hardstone and other 195
• brooches, silver - silver items 2,532
• jewellery - cairngorm stone 50