Antique Edwardian Opal and Diamond Crescent Brooch, Hallmarked Birmingham, 1909

Amusing novelty brooches were popular in the Victorian and Edwardian periods with piece such as this being a fun way of someone expressing their personality. This playful brooch depi...

An exquisite and unusual ring for the Edwardian era. This wonderful ring features a lustrous Opal in the centre cut in a marquise shape with great colours reflecting from all angles,...

This golf club brooch has been stamped act and is made up of a yellow Gold club with a White Gold end and has a metal pin back. The perfect gift for a...

Such an exquisitely detailed carved Mother of Pearl, showing a scene between a man and women. The surround of the Mother of Pearl is intricate design in Gold with a Gold and Silver h...

This gorgeous brooch is in such great condition and has been crafted in the Late Victorian/Early Edwardian era. In the centre of the brooch sits a quality Citrene weighing over 16ct and giving brilliant bright and burnt orange colours with little to no wear on the stone, all set in a Collar setting...

This gorgeous brooch is in such great condition and has been crafted in the Late Victorian/Early Edwardian era. In the centre of the brooch sits a quality Citrene weighing over 16ct ...

Here we we have a classic crescent brooch dating back to the Edwardian era. This antique piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a moon crescent which plays ho...

An Edwardian opal and diamond brooch, the oval cabochon-cut opal measuring approximately 14.3 x 11mm, yellow gold claw-set to the centre of an old-cut d...

Antique Opal & Diamond Crescent 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 The Most Gorgeous Victorian Crescent Brooch. Such a Fabulous Size Measuring Approx 3 1/4 Inches. Set with Beautiful ...

This mesmerising brooch depicts a lively bouquet of flowers. Master craftsmanship is on display in the flowers and leaves of the piece crafted from iridescent opals. Are 0.10 carat r...

This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate crescent is set with 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in platinum-topped gold. Set with fine, well-cut diamonds in a minimum of platinum and gold, this heavenly crescent was divinely shaped and executed by Tiffany & Co. designers and artisans. Product Details: Item #: BO-21317 Artist: Tiffany & Co. Country: United States Circa: 1890-1900 Dimensions: 2.75" length, 1" width. Materials: 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 9.20 carats): Platinum-topped 18K gold mount Signed: Tiffany & Co. Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Throughout the 19th century, British astronomers made many advances, building on the enormous base of precise observations provided to them by their predecessors in the 1700s. Using the new technique of spectroscopy, they worked to determine the composition of heavenly bodies, while breakthroughs in understanding the geology of the earth -many made by passionate amateur scientists as diverse as surveyors and Anglican clergy - helped them discover the facts about the nature of the moon and newly discovered planets. It was in fact an Anglican priest who first advanced his well-supported theory that the earth was indeed more than a billion years old. Astonishing early imaging of the moon, as well as the appearance of the Great Comets of 1843 and 1882 that remained for months burning in the sky above England, helped stoke popular fascination with heavenly bodies. Star, crescent, sunburst and comet jewelry...

Here we have a charming diamond brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from old gold and silver into the shape of a crescent moon. This frame...