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Victorian 9kt Gold ruby and diamond crescent brooch
Victorian 9kt Gold ruby and diamond crescent brooch

Victorian 9kt Gold ruby and diamond crescent brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique Victorian 9kt Gold ruby and diamond crescent brooch. This brooch features a crescent set with vibrant rubies and accent diamonds.

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Large Approx 1.80 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch in Gold
Antique Large Approx 1.80 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch in Gold

Antique Large Approx 1.80 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch in Gold

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Antique Large Approx 1.80ct Diamond Crescent Brooch in Gold double pin for added security the most exquisite diamond crescent, truly beautiful The item comes without the box in ...

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch
Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch

Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Created in the 1880s–1890s, this antique crescent brooch is set with over 5.50 carats of diamonds mounted in 18K gold.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch, circa 1885
Victorian Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch, circa 1885

Victorian Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch, circa 1885

Located in London, GB

Victorian Burmese ruby and diamond crescent brooch. Set with eleven cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in open back claw settings with a combined approximate wei...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 7.24 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch
Antique 7.24 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch

Antique 7.24 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a classically styled crescent moon brooch. This antique piece showcases a rich 18ct yellow gold frame set with a single row of bright white round faceted old European cu...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

Here we have a classically styled crescent moon brooch taken from the Victorian era.

Category

Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a gorgeous sapphire and diamond set crescent moon brooch dating back to the Victorian period.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a suburb crescent brooch exuding Victorian elegance. This piece features a harmonious arrangement of vibrant pinky red rubies and chunky old mine cut diamonds, each ston...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Crescent Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Victorian Diamond Crescent Brooch in 14 Karat Gold

Victorian Diamond Crescent Brooch in 14 Karat Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A staple of the Victorian jewelry, this crescent is a perfect example of gold craft from that period circa 1890-1900. The crescent is made in 14-karat yellow gold and features 7 grad...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18KT Gold and Silver Ruby & Diamond Crescent Brooch
Victorian 18KT Gold and Silver Ruby & Diamond Crescent Brooch

Victorian 18KT Gold and Silver Ruby & Diamond Crescent Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

A Victorian crescent brooch crafted in 18KT gold and silver, set with natural rubies and rose-cut diamonds.

Category

Antique 1880s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Victorian 15KT Gold and Silver Diamond Crescent Brooch, 1.5ct
Victorian 15KT Gold and Silver Diamond Crescent Brooch, 1.5ct

Victorian 15KT Gold and Silver Diamond Crescent Brooch, 1.5ct

Located in Braintree, GB

Victorian crescent brooch in silver on 15KT gold, set with twenty graduated old European cut diamonds rising to the centre of the arc.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian Diamond Crescent Brooch, with Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Inserts
Victorian Diamond Crescent Brooch, with Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Inserts

Victorian Diamond Crescent Brooch, with Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Inserts

Located in London, GB

A Victorian three row crescent brooch, with a removable, original, sapphire insert and newly made, removable, old-cut diamond and ruby inserts, with the sapphire and the rubies mount...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Large Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch / Pendant Ref: 709116
Large Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch / Pendant Ref: 709116

Large Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch / Pendant Ref: 709116

Located in Chicago, IL

Most examples were set exclusively with diamonds, while crescents with sapphires, such as this piece, are rare.

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Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Crescent Brooch, 14K Gold, 7.52 Carats, Modern
Emerald and Diamond Crescent Brooch, 14K Gold, 7.52 Carats, Modern

Emerald and Diamond Crescent Brooch, 14K Gold, 7.52 Carats, Modern

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This crescent brooch is made up of 7.52 Carats of Emeralds and 3.34 Carats of Diamonds in a large C shape brooch.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold

“Antique 14k Gold Russian Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, 1880”
“Antique 14k Gold Russian Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, 1880”

“Antique 14k Gold Russian Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, 1880”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold Russian rose cut diamond brooch in crescent design centered with pear shape rose cut diamond made in st Petersburg 1880.c unfoiled back in 14k gold setting and 4.5cm...

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Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby & Diamond Crescent Brooch 18K Gold - c.1880
Antique Victorian Ruby & Diamond Crescent Brooch 18K Gold - c.1880

Antique Victorian Ruby & Diamond Crescent Brooch 18K Gold - c.1880

Located in London, GB

This brooch is meticulously set with graduating rubies and diamonds, a timeless colour combination and irresistibly sweet.

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Located in London, GB

An antique crescent brooch, set with natural pearls, graduating from the centre, spaced with tapered settings with rose-cut diamonds, and an inner row, grain set with rose-cut diamon...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique 3.95 Carat Ruby, Diamond Crescent Brooch in 8k Yellow Gold
Antique 3.95 Carat Ruby, Diamond Crescent Brooch in 8k Yellow Gold

Antique 3.95 Carat Ruby, Diamond Crescent Brooch in 8k Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive 3.95 carat ruby and 0.44 carat diamond and 8 karat yellow gold crescent shaped brooch; part of our diverse Victorian ruby jewellery collections.

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Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 12 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 12 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 12 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb diamond and gold brooch crafted in 18k gold and platinum in a swirl Crescent motiff.

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.39ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch or Pendant
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.39ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch or Pendant

Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.39ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch or Pendant

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

This beautiful Victorian pendant / brooch is designed to resemble a crescent moon. Large old mine cut diamonds span the widest point of the crescent.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Crescent Brooch, c.1900
Antique Victorian 15k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Crescent Brooch, c.1900

Antique Victorian 15k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Crescent Brooch, c.1900

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this antique Victorian 15K gold brooch. The brooch features a wonderful design of a crescent shape with a three-leaf clover accent in the middle. The cres...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Antique Mellerio Natural Pearl and Diamond crescent Brooch in Gold, circa 1910s
Antique Mellerio Natural Pearl and Diamond crescent Brooch in Gold, circa 1910s

Antique Mellerio Natural Pearl and Diamond crescent Brooch in Gold, circa 1910s

By Mellerio

Located in Roma, RM

Designed as a graceful crescent, the brooch is set with a harmonious arrangement of natural pearls, selected for their soft luster and gentle glow.

Category

Early 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Victorian Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Two Row Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Victorian Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Two Row Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Victorian Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Two Row Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Located in London, GB

A Victorian diamond crescent brooch, with two rows of old-cut diamonds, graduating from the centre, spaced with tiny diamonds, in grain settings, with rose-cut diamonds at the ends, ...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1880
Victorian Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1880

Victorian Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1880

Located in London, GB

A Victorian sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, set with seven, round faceted sapphires, graduating in size, alternating with eight pairs of old-cut diamonds, in claw and grain set...

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Ruby, Diamond, Gold And Silver Crescent Brooch, Circa 1900
Antique Ruby, Diamond, Gold And Silver Crescent Brooch, Circa 1900

Antique Ruby, Diamond, Gold And Silver Crescent Brooch, Circa 1900

Located in London, GB

An antique ruby and diamond crescent brooch, with an outer row of oval and cushion faceted rubies, graduating from the centre, set in gold, in grains and cut down settings on the out...

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique Natural Red Spinel, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Antique Natural Red Spinel, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Antique Natural Red Spinel, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural red spinel and diamond crescent brooch, with 19, natural red spinels, graduating from the centre, in grain settings, with a row of old-cut diamonds set between, e...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold

French Antique Sapphire Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
French Antique Sapphire Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

French Antique Sapphire Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Located in London, GB

A French antique sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, with a graduating row of cushion-cut sapphires, spaced with tiny rose-cut diamonds either side, with a row of old mine-cut diam...

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

French Antique Sapphire Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
French Antique Sapphire Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

French Antique Sapphire Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Located in London, GB

A French antique sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, with a graduating row of cushion-cut sapphires, spaced with tiny rose-cut diamonds either side, with a row of old mine-cut diam...

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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 18ct Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Victorian 18ct Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

Victorian 18ct Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

Located in London, England

A very fine sapphire and diamond crescent brooch. It is exquisitely made, and features more than twenty vibrant sapphires above a line of sparkling diamonds.

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Antique 19th Century English Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 6.30 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch
Victorian 6.30 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch

Victorian 6.30 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The large diamond crescent brooch is an excellent gauge of gold and silver and is in excellent condition.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Crescent moon brooch with diamonds
Crescent moon brooch with diamonds

Crescent moon brooch with diamonds

Located in Milano, MI

Brooch set in 18ct white gold in the shape of a crescent moon, embellished with 1.30ct total c.a. of diamonds. 1950s period c.a.

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Vintage 1950s European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold

4.86 Carat Thai Ruby 0.88 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
4.86 Carat Thai Ruby 0.88 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890

4.86 Carat Thai Ruby 0.88 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 4.86 carat Thai ruby, 0.88 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set crescent shaped brooch; part of our diverse range of ru...

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Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 2.50ct Diamond Harp Crescent Brooch
Victorian 2.50ct Diamond Harp Crescent Brooch

Victorian 2.50ct Diamond Harp Crescent Brooch

Located in London, GB

This antique piece features a crescent design at the base adorned with bright white round faceted old mine cut white diamonds, each stone meticulously claw set in silver.

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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl & Diamond Crescent Pendant Brooch
Victorian Pearl & Diamond Crescent Pendant Brooch

Victorian Pearl & Diamond Crescent Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Pearl & Diamond Crescent Pendant Brooch A brooch featuring graduated old mine diamonds, pearls & a round cut sapphire set in a crescent motif.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Foliated Crescent Brooch
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Foliated Crescent Brooch

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Foliated Crescent Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a distinguished Victorian brooch showcasing an exquisite design. This piece features a centralised round white pearl, elegantly surrounded by rose and old mine-cut diamo...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Antique crescent brooch crafted in silver on 14K rose gold, studded with 65 rose cut natural diamonds totaling approximately 2.60 carats.

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Antique 1880s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch

2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This crescent brooch is fine quality, set with natural rubies and very high color, high clarity graded old cut diamonds The brooch is in excellent condition.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Snake Crescent Brooch
Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Snake Crescent Brooch

Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Snake Crescent Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderful and unique brooch dating back to the early 1900s. The brooch is formed of a demantoid garnet snake wrapping itself around a diamond set crescent.

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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique 2.50Ct Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch
Antique 2.50Ct Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch

Antique 2.50Ct Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The ruby crescent brooch with diamonds is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card*.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold Crescent Brooch
Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold Crescent Brooch

Art Deco Diamond 18 Carat Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The total diamond weight of this brooch is 1.36carat. Dimensions: 44x42mm Weight: 16.8g

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Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Peacock Crescent Brooch
Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Peacock Crescent Brooch

Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Peacock Crescent Brooch

Located in London, GB

This focal motif sits proud atop a bright white old cut diamond set crescent; a staple of Victorian design.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A Gold and Silver Crescent Brooch with Diamonds
A Gold and Silver Crescent Brooch with Diamonds

A Gold and Silver Crescent Brooch with Diamonds

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A 13.56-carat gold crescent brooch with 62 old-cut diamonds and 4 rose diamonds (app. 4 carats) set in silver, circa 1860.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Diamond Crescent and Flower Brooch, Victorian, ca. 1880s
Diamond Crescent and Flower Brooch, Victorian, ca. 1880s

Diamond Crescent and Flower Brooch, Victorian, ca. 1880s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A Victorian diamond crescent and flower brooch in silver and gold, ca. 1880s.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian 3.00ct Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch, circa 1880s
Victorian 3.00ct Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch, circa 1880s

Victorian 3.00ct Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch, circa 1880s

Located in London, GB

This Gorgeous Crescent Moon Brooch from the 1880s is a truly unique piece.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Half Moon Crescent Brooch
Antique Half Moon Crescent Brooch

Antique Half Moon Crescent Brooch

Located in Milano, MI

Gorgeous antique half moon crescent brooch. Set in silver and gold with rose cut diamonds and cultured pearls, from the early 1900s circa.

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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

Located in London, England

A very fine Edwardian ruby and diamond brooch in the shape of a crescent moon. Although crescent moons and stars were fashionable in the Georgian era, they were particularly popular ...

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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Opal, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1880
Victorian Opal, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1880

Victorian Opal, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

A Victorian opal crescent moon brooch, set with oval opal cabochons, graduating in size, with old mine-cut diamonds set between the outer edge of the opals, with a plain inner curve,...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Victorian Crescent Moon Diamond Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian Crescent Moon Diamond Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Brooch

Victorian Crescent Moon Diamond Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Derby, NY

A refined Victorian brooch featuring old European cut diamonds set within a crescent moon silhouette.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Crescent 18 Carat Gold Brooch
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Crescent 18 Carat Gold Brooch

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Crescent 18 Carat Gold Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This stylish crescent brooch holds a total of 9 rubies and 10 diamonds.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Swirl Brooch
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Swirl Brooch

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Swirl Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Weighing a delicate 2 grams, this stunning brooch features a beautifully designed crescent shape adorned with sparkling diamonds, making it a perfect statement piece for any occasion.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1880s Crescent Rose Cut Diamond Russian Brooch
Antique 1880s Crescent Rose Cut Diamond Russian Brooch

Antique 1880s Crescent Rose Cut Diamond Russian Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique early imperial russian era brooch in crescent designe decorted with rose cut diamonds brooch was made in st petersburg 1880s hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard for...

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Antique 1870s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

“Antique Russian Gold Crescent Brooch with Diamonds and Demantoid”
“Antique Russian Gold Crescent Brooch with Diamonds and Demantoid”

“Antique Russian Gold Crescent Brooch with Diamonds and Demantoid”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique Russian crescent brooch with old mine cut diamonds estimate weight of 1 carat centered with a demantoid stone brooch length is 2.5cm hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold stan...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Pearl Crescent Brooch
Victorian Ruby and Pearl Crescent Brooch

Victorian Ruby and Pearl Crescent Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a refined oversized crescent brooch showcasing Victorian charm. The design features a captivating array of rich pinky red rubies paired with chunky white old mine cut di...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Victorian old cut diamond gold and silver crescent brooch
French Victorian old cut diamond gold and silver crescent brooch

French Victorian old cut diamond gold and silver crescent brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This beautiful French Victorian crescent brooch is a romantic antique jewel from the 1880’s, featuring 8 old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat in total.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 2.95Ct Diamond and Platinum Crescent Bow Brooch Circa 1930
Antique 2.95Ct Diamond and Platinum Crescent Bow Brooch Circa 1930

Antique 2.95Ct Diamond and Platinum Crescent Bow Brooch Circa 1930

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.95 carat diamond and platinum, 15 karat yellow gold set crescent brooch; part of our diverse collection of diamond brooches.

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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch
Victorian 15 Karat Gold Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

A beautifully preserved Victorian celestial brooch crafted in rich 15 karat yellow gold, designed as a crescent moon adorned with intricate granulation and beadwork, accented by a sp...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold

14k Rose Gold Crescent Brooch with Blue Sapphire & White Diamonds
14k Rose Gold Crescent Brooch with Blue Sapphire & White Diamonds

14k Rose Gold Crescent Brooch with Blue Sapphire & White Diamonds

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This late Victorian-style brooch features a central blue sapphire surrounded by a radiant array of white diamonds.

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20th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold

1970s Italian Modernist Coral Lapis Diamond 18k Gold Crescent Brooch
1970s Italian Modernist Coral Lapis Diamond 18k Gold Crescent Brooch

1970s Italian Modernist Coral Lapis Diamond 18k Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

This 1970s Italian brooch is designed as a crescent-shaped composition of textured 18k yellow gold, coral, lapis lazuli and diamonds.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Silver 4.93ctw Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Antique Victorian Silver 4.93ctw Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

Antique Victorian Silver 4.93ctw Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

This beautiful brooch is shaped as an elegant crescent moon. The diamonds graduate inside from the centre of the moon and are set in pinched silver settings.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

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Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Crescent Brooch
Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Crescent Brooch

Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Crescent Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Dementoid Garnet and Diamond Crescent Brooch Extremely Rare Sizeable Demantoid Garnets Removable Old Mine Cut Diamond Crown English Circa 1880

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, White Diamond, 15k Gold

Silver and Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Brooch, circa 1850
Silver and Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Brooch, circa 1850

Silver and Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Brooch, circa 1850

Located in Munich, DE

A Victorian silver and yellow gold diamond crescent brooch. Set with 19 old round brilliant- cut diamonds, weighing approximately 4.20 carats in total, in an open work silver setting.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian diamond crescent brooch

Victorian diamond crescent brooch

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Victorian crescent brooch with 22 old cut diamonds in cut down silver settings

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Diamond Crescent Brooch by RUSER
Diamond Crescent Brooch by RUSER

Diamond Crescent Brooch by RUSER

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

Designed as 2 crescents intertwined, set with round-cut diamonds for circa 8 carats, mounted in platinum and 18k textured gold, signed "RUSER", circa 1950.

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American Brooches

antique Victorian old cut diamond crescent brooch

antique Victorian old cut diamond crescent brooch

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Silver and 18ct yellow gold diamond crescent pin brooch featuring seventeen old cut diamonds.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Located in Glasgow, GB

A late 19th-century Victorian brooch, crafted circa 1890s, featuring sapphires and diamonds set in a crescent design.

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Vintage Circa 1930s Ruby & Diamond Crescent Brooch 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1930s Ruby & Diamond Crescent Brooch 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1930s Ruby & Diamond Crescent Brooch 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

Our vintage Phoebe Brooch crafted with rubies and diamonds, like stars and moonlight, trace the curve of a crescent moon crafted in rich 18 carat gold.

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20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Crescent Moon Brooch
Victorian Crescent Moon Brooch

Victorian Crescent Moon Brooch

Unavailable

W 0.91 in L 0.87 in

Victorian Crescent Moon Brooch

Located in London, GB

This enchanting Victorian crescent moon brooch, circa 1890, showcases approximately 2.5 carats of old cushion-cut diamonds, each set in crimped silver collet mounts against a warm go...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch
Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch

Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A precious Art Nouveau Crescent Brooch boasts delicate enamel worked flora set with Diamond throats.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

2 Carats Diamonds Antique French Crescent Brooch
2 Carats Diamonds Antique French Crescent Brooch

2 Carats Diamonds Antique French Crescent Brooch

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

One lovely antique brooch, made circa 1910. Made in gold 14k for the pin and platinum.

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond

2 Carats Diamonds Antique French Crescent Brooch
2 Carats Diamonds Antique French Crescent Brooch

2 Carats Diamonds Antique French Crescent Brooch

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

One lovely antique brooch, made circa 1910. Made in gold 14k for the pin and platinum.

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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond

1970 Alan Gard Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch
1970 Alan Gard Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch

1970 Alan Gard Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch

Unavailable

H 1.86 in W 2.05 in D 0.91 in

1970 Alan Gard Diamond Gold Crescent Brooch

By Alan Gard

Located in London, GB

Alan Gard Crescent Brooch Pendant, 1970, signed 'AMG' and stamped with London Hallmarks with date letter 'p' 18k gold and diamonds Alan Gard (1935) was born in London, England ...

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Vintage 1970s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

19th Century Antique Diamond encrusted Crescent Moon Brooch
19th Century Antique Diamond encrusted Crescent Moon Brooch

19th Century Antique Diamond encrusted Crescent Moon Brooch

Located in Stockholm, SE

Adorning the crescent are 14 beautiful diamonds totaling 1.90-2.00 carats.

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Crescent and Star Brooch

Victorian Diamond Silver Gold Crescent and Star Brooch

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Elegant 18ct yellow gold and silver crescent and star brooch. The crescent moon is set with forty six old cut diamonds and is complemented by an eight point star set with twenty one...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Rock Crystal Crescent Moon Platinum Diamond Owl Brooch
Rock Crystal Crescent Moon Platinum Diamond Owl Brooch

Rock Crystal Crescent Moon Platinum Diamond Owl Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare and collectable. This handmade platinum and diamond owl imposingly perches on a perfectly carved rock crystal crescent moon. 1 5/8's in size.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond Crescent Heart Brooch 2.5ct of Diamond with Box
Antique Victorian Diamond Crescent Heart Brooch 2.5ct of Diamond with Box

Antique Victorian Diamond Crescent Heart Brooch 2.5ct of Diamond with Box

Located in Kendal, GB

A sweet antique entwined heart and crescent brooch from the late Victorian era, decorated with a gorgeous collection of glistening old mine cut diamonds that graduate from tip to tip...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Old Cut Diamond Gold and Silver Crescent Moon Antique Brooch
Old Cut Diamond Gold and Silver Crescent Moon Antique Brooch

Old Cut Diamond Gold and Silver Crescent Moon Antique Brooch

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The Crescent Moon Shape Diamond Brooch Which has Around 10 Carats Of Old Cut Diamonds Beautifully Crafted in Silver and Gold.

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphires Diamonds Crescent Rose Gold Silver Moon Brooch
Antique Victorian Sapphires Diamonds Crescent Rose Gold Silver Moon Brooch

Antique Victorian Sapphires Diamonds Crescent Rose Gold Silver Moon Brooch

Located in Munich, DE

The crescent moon brooch was crafted circa 1880 in the Victorian era in 14 karat rose gold.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch 15 Carat Gold
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch 15 Carat Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch 15 Carat Gold

Located in Kendal, GB

A stunning antique Victorian crescent moon brooch from the late 19th Century adorned with alternating cushion cut blue sapphires and old mine cut diamonds that graduate in size towar...

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and 5.50 Carats Diamonds French Art Deco Crescent Brooch
Platinum and 5.50 Carats Diamonds French Art Deco Crescent Brooch

Platinum and 5.50 Carats Diamonds French Art Deco Crescent Brooch

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very beautiful vintage brooch, made in France circa 1930, Art Deco Era and style. The brooch is spectacular, 4cm diameter (1.6 inches). The brooch is made in white gold and platinum ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Crescent Moon Brooch with Diamonds, Gold and Silver, Napoléon III
Antique Crescent Moon Brooch with Diamonds, Gold and Silver, Napoléon III

Antique Crescent Moon Brooch with Diamonds, Gold and Silver, Napoléon III

Located in Paris, FR

18kt rose gold and silver "crescent moon" brooch (quality mark: owl) with floral design, set with rose cut diamonds, total weight estimated around 0,15 Ct.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian French 12.20 Carat Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 Karat Brooch
Victorian French 12.20 Carat Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 Karat Brooch

Victorian French 12.20 Carat Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 Karat Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

The slender moons are said to represent the feminine moon goddess and female empowerment It was also meant as “I love you to the moon and back.” Honeymoon brooches were popular acces...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch in 18 Carat Gold
Victorian Pearl Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch in 18 Carat Gold

Victorian Pearl Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch in 18 Carat Gold

Located in Kendal, GB

A beautiful antique Victorian celestial brooch depicting a crescent moon and star. It’s fashioned in 18ct gold and lined with glowing, natural seed pearls, simulating moonlight and a...

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Victorian 2.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch 18 Karat
Victorian 2.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch 18 Karat

Victorian 2.20 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch 18 Karat

Located in Napoli, IT

Celestial! Victorian era Crescent Moon brooch of rare beauty is adorned by an array of graduated in sizes old mine cushion Cut Diamonds and rose cut as finials It holds approx 2.20 ...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

3.50 Carats Diamonds Antique Crescent
3.50 Carats Diamonds Antique Crescent

3.50 Carats Diamonds Antique Crescent

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The crescent is big it measures 44mm diameter. The diamonds are quality.

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Antique 1870s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Precious Victorian 4.40 Carat Old Mine Diamond 3.0 Carat Ruby Crescent Brooch
Precious Victorian 4.40 Carat Old Mine Diamond 3.0 Carat Ruby Crescent Brooch

Precious Victorian 4.40 Carat Old Mine Diamond 3.0 Carat Ruby Crescent Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Moon Delight A very popular feminine symbol in the Victorian era was the mystical crescent moon motif, traditionally embellished with Diamonds whist this rare example is set with a ...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.60 Carat Brilliant Cut F/G VVS Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pendant
Vintage 1.60 Carat Brilliant Cut F/G VVS Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pendant

Vintage 1.60 Carat Brilliant Cut F/G VVS Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

Over the Moon Classy ever loved celestial motif in jewellery, collectable, charming and feminine, crescent moon is one of the most desirable theme ever This sweet and highly sparkly...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Diamond Crescent Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact diamond crescent brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 156 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond crescent brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a diamond crescent brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Barry Kieselstein-Cord and Hardy Brothers are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a diamond crescent brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Diamond Crescent Brooch?

Prices for a diamond crescent brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $310 and can go as high as $66,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,843.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.