Georgian, circa 1835 Diamond Halley's Comet Brooch

The Georgians and Victorians were fond of symbolism in their jewelry and crafted jewelry to commemorate important life experiences such as birth, love, betrothal, and mourning or death. Events such as Halley’s Comet sightings, which occur about every 75 years, served as inspiration for such jewelry forms. Georgian jewelers were the first to create Halley’s comet brooches...

An Edwardian peridot, pearl, and yellow gold brooch, comprising one round cut peridot, and seven seed pearls, set in 9 karat yellow gold, with 9 karat yellow gold pin and fittings. ...

An Art Deco opal, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold brooch, set with fourteen old cut diamonds, and one oval crystal opal cabochon, set in platinum, and backed in 18 karat yellow gold, with an 18 karat yellow gold pin and fittings. I believe this brooch to be a Halley’s comet brooch...

As bright as the stars! This Halley's Comet or starburst pendant brooch is designed with one 0.75 carat old European cut center Diamond, surrounded by a burst of shimmering old Euro...