Victorian Celestial Shooting Star & Crescent Moon Brooch
Victorian Celestial Shooting Star & Crescent Moon Brooch
$2,150.00
Description
DATE: Victorian, c.1890
An fantastic Victorian celestial brooch crafted as a shooting star and crescent moon entwined. Dating from the 1890s, it's set with sapphires, dreamy natural pearls, and old cut diamonds- the diamond set within beautifully worked silver settings. The crescent is sleek and slender, set with a row of graduated diamonds. The shooting star is set with an old cut diamonds, while three curved knife-edge streaks follow with sapphires and pearls. Crafted in 15 karat gold and silver, it looks great worn on its side or upright- how will you wear it?
The sky's mysterious nature intrigued the Victorian, and it represented the realm of dreams, magic, and the hidden aspects of life.
STONES
Natural Pearls
Natural Blue Sapphires
Old Cut Diamonds - Approx. 0.40ct total
MEASUREMENTS
4.1 x 1.6cm
WEIGHT
4.65g
MARKS
No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver
CONDITION
Very good
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