Victorian Diamond, Silver and Gold Twelve Ray Star Brooch, 7.00 Carats

A Victorian diamond star brooch, with twelve points, set with old-cut diamonds, with an estimated total weight of 11.26 carats, with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, in the centre, weighing approximately 1.90 carats, in a cut down settings, with a surrounding cluster of six, old-cut diamonds, in half rub over, half cut down settings, with the longer points, starting between the six diamonds, set with five graduating old-cut diamonds and a rose-cut diamond and the shorter points starting from the middle of the six diamonds are each set with two graduating old-cut diamonds and a rose-cut diamond, in grain settings, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with a removable pin, with roller catch and a shepherd's hook pendant fitting, on the back, circa 1880. 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 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...

A Victorian oval diamond openwork brooch, with a centre cluster, set with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, surrounded by old-mine cut diamonds, in claw settings, enclosed by four tr...

Here we have a fabulous diamond brooch taking back to the Edwardian period. This elegant piece has crafted from platinum into a graceful bow or ribbon shape and adorned with a vast a...

Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Rond Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 7.00 carats. Circa 1950s 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches

This sparkling star is set with graduated old mine rose diamonds in silver backed onto 9 karat gold. This star would have been part of a set that could be converted into a hairpin or...

A classic Victorian piece from the 1890’s, this star brooch features 7 bright and full of life white diamonds. They weight a total of 1.25 carats and are European cut stones. Made in...