Antique Scottish Amethyst Medium Waistcoat Buttons - Set of six

In true Victorian - Edwardian style these amethyst quartz buttons dress a waistcoat for that extra style and are perfect for a dress kilt waistcoat. Add a little extra style to you bias cut tartan kilt waistcoat.

Scottish amethyst is found in the high places of Scotland. Amethyst, a captivating variety of purple quartz, has held a revered status for its remarkable beauty throughout history. Esteemed by Ancient Greeks, this enchanting gemstone was believed to possess the power to prevent intoxication, a theory that seemingly fell short of its intended effect.

In good antique condition. Like any natural stone they have slight variations in colour and tone, or a slight rub from 120 years of use.

Button size approx. 12 mm with a wire back loop.

The House of Labhran - Sourcing a range of vintage Scottish jewellery. Including Agate jewellery. Including orange and mustard jaspers from the Campsie Fells in Stirlingshire, Banded Perthshire agates and green and red speckled bloodstones from the Isle of Rum.

We source Scottish hallmarked sterling silver, vintage glengarry badges, plaid brooches, kilt pins and bracelets. With jewellery from classic Edinburgh and Glasgow makers like Robert Allison and Thomas Kerr Ebbutt and provincial Scottish silversmiths.