Antique Diamond Star Brooch

An antique diamond six point star brooch and hair pin, with rays, with an old-cut diamond, in a cut down setting, in the centre, with an air gap surrounded by a flower, grain set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, with old cut diamonds in rub over settings between the petals, superimposed on a six pointed star, each ray is set with two, graduating, old-cut diamonds and three rose-cut diamonds, in grain settings; with single diamond rays, in cut down settings, on knife edge stalks, between the points of the star, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with an approximate total diamond weight of 3.75 carats, with a removable pin and catch fitting and a shepherd's hook pendant fitting, with a hair pin fitting, in a Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd. fitted case, circa 1905. In Victorian symbolism stars represented direction, wisdom and guidance for the spirit. This was inspired by sailors of previous eras who used stars in the night sky as navigation aids. Stars have been popular motifs since the 17th century, with women of the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras adding diamond starbursts to their collections. The appearance of Halley’s Comet, in 1758 and again in 1835, lead to a fashion for star and comet jewellery...

A vintage, antique style diamond star brooch, with an old-cut diamond, in a claw and cut down setting, in the centre of a raised cluster of six old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, on a six pointed silver star, each ray set with two, graduating, old-cut diamonds, an eight-cut diamond and three rose-cut diamonds, in grain settings; with single diamond rays, in cut down settings, on knife edge stalks, between the points of the star, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with an approximate total diamond weight of 3.00 carats, with a pin and catch fitting and a dropping pendant fitting, South American, circa 1930. In Victorian symbolism stars represented direction, wisdom and guidance for the spirit. This was inspired by sailors of previous eras who used stars in the night sky as navigation aids. Stars have been popular motifs since the 17th century, with women of the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras adding diamond starbursts to their collections. The appearance of Halley’s Comet, in 1758 and again in 1835, lead to a fashion for star and comet jewellery...

An antique diamond crescent brooch, set with old-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.50ct, in a three row design, with an inner row and outer row, set with graduating old-...

An antique opal, ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, with opals set in the wings and abdomen, a faceted ruby set in the thorax, cabochon rubies set in the eyes and rose-cut diamonds s...

Circa 1890s – early 1900s The ten pointed star with a raised center is handcrafted in silver and 14K gold. It is centered with a round midnight blue sapphire (approximately 2.64 ct)...

Dating from circa 1885-1890, this late Victorian star brooch is set with over five carats of old mine-cut diamonds. It is designed as star with six long arms interspersed with subsid...

Antique Rose cut Diamond Star Brooch. Rose cut Diamond Size: Approximately 7.40 x 6.09 millimeters. Length of the pin: 3.50 centimeters. Length o...

This antique brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed in a charming flower or starburst motif. At its center sits a sparkling 0.15 carat diamond, adding a touch of brillianc...