Old Mine-cut Diamond Star and Crescent New Moon Brooch

This stylized antique cross brooch set with approximately 14.30 carats of old diamonds dates from circa 1870. It is designed with a domed oval center with flaring, lobed arms, mounte...

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...

Dating from the end of the 19th century, this ruby and diamond bangle is set in 18K gold. The hinged form is set across the top with eleven graduating oval cushion-shape faceted rubi...

Created circa 1870, these flexibly-set old mine-cut diamond pendant earrings are mounted in silver-topped 18K gold. Set with 96 old mine-cut diamonds, with an approximate total weigh...

Composed of old mine and rose-cut diamonds, this rivière necklace is mounted in enameled 18K gold. Each old-mine cut diamond, graduating in size from approximately 0.50 carat to 0.15...

Dating from circa 1900, this ruby and diamond ring is set in platinum and 18K gold. It is bezel-set with an untreated Burma cushion-cut ruby, measuring approximately 8.05 x 7.65 x 3....

This enchanting brooch is shaped like a crescent moon adorned with a romantic bow. It is silver topped and gold backed, encrusted with 56 stunning Old Mine Cut diamonds. The brooch e...

Antique 19th century Old Mine-cut Diamond crescent moon with star brooch / pendant in yellow gold, circa 1860. Designed as an elegant single-row crescent moon with a 5-point star at ...

Antique Victorian 18k gold and platinum crescent moon brooch, featuring old mine cut diamonds - total of approx. 3.50cts, SI-I/H-I. The brooch is 2 7/8" long. Width of the crescent i...

Dropped From Sky Victorians were brimming with Symbolism, from clothes to tapestry, jewellery was no exception, Crescent moons symbolize the feminine moon goddess associated with fem...

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 marke...

Stunning vintage brooch with a unique celestial design and glittering natural diamonds. Metal: 14 Yellow Gold Closure: Hinged stick pin Natural Diamonds: 1.13 ctw Diamond Cut: Old ...