Artifact Colonial

Jewelled brooch (rhodolite garnet)

16th-17th century (400-500 years old)

Jewelled brooch (rhodolite garnet) — Colonial Artifact found at Island General, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 16th-17th century (400-500 years old)
Jewelled brooch (rhodolite garnet) — 16th-17th century (400-500 years old)
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 8 / near Lot 21
Discovered Season 5, Ep. 16 (2018)
Date Range 1500 AD – 1699 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

First confirmed gold found on Oak Island; rhodolite garnet in copper-silver brooch; cloisonné technique; same lead isotope as lead cross (pre-15th c. ore)

Historical Context

Gary Drayton & Rick Lagina; gemologist analysis

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 8 / near Lot 21 — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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