Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch

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...

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...

An antique crescent moon brooch, set with a single row of old-cut diamonds, graduating in size, tapering to rose-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.00 carats, claw set in...

An antique crescent moon brooch, the body is set with two rows of old mine-cut diamonds, graduating in size, weighing an estimated total of 4.00 carats, grain set in silver, with a p...

Vienna, c. 1880s This classic Victorian era crescent moon brooch is crafted in silver-topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold). The crescent is set w...

A wonderful antique sterling silver Mizpah Crescent brooch. Steeped in sentiment this beautiful brooch has stacks of romantic symbolism. It features an open crescent moon with a lo...

Gorgeous antique half moon crescent brooch. Set in silver and gold with rose cut diamonds and cultured pearls, from the early 1900s circa. In the back there is a small hook which all...

We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian diamond brooch made c.1890. The brooch is made from solid 14ct gold and in spectacular Victorian fashion. Featuring a crescent design, profusely decorated with fine old cut diamond of tapering sizes on a silver faced mount, the brooch is most certainly an attractive and distinguished in design. Celestial jewellery was increasingly vogue during the Victorian era as renewed fascination of stars & heavens carried into fashion and goldsmithing. The crescent moon was a symbol of the Greek God Selene, representing of a feminine empowerment and change just like the phases of the moon. In addition to such symbolism, insect designs also offer the perfect opportunity to display high level goldsmithing, with intricate and fine gold/silver mounts, curves and angles to ensure the diamonds dazzle in their finest light. Owing to its silver front, the diamonds and its mount have a uniform chic appearance; lively and stylish yet not too ostentatious. This brooch most certainly makes for a distinguished and discerning choice to wear with a variety of clothing. The reverse side of the brooch has a pin which allows it to be worn with jumpers, jackets or coats. The brooch is unmarked as is common with articles of this period and as such we have tested it for gold indicating 14ct gold. Not only would this piece make for an excellent collectable/display but also serves as a wonder piece of antique Victorian celestial...