Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Crescent Brooch with Ruby and Diamond, 1880s

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Exquisite antique Victorian 18ct gold ruby & diamond brooch c.1880.

Celestial jewellery was increasingly in vogue during the Victorian era … Read more Exquisite antique Victorian 18ct gold ruby & diamond brooch c.1880.

Celestial jewellery was increasingly in vogue during the Victorian era as renewed fascination with stars & heavens carried into fashion and goldsmithing. The crescent moon was a symbol of the Greek God Selene, representing feminine empowerment and change, just like the phases of the moon.

This brooch is meticulously set with graduating rubies and diamonds, a timeless colour combination and irresistibly sweet. In addition to symbolism, such designs also offer the perfect opportunity to display high-level goldsmithing, with intricate and fine gold mounts, curves and angles to ensure the rubies and diamonds dazzle in their finest light. Splendid in a collection, but better yet, perfect for wearing with a variety of outfits, whether it be for a special occasion or to an evening party where diamonds would occasionally glisten and come to life under spotlights. Ideal on a jacket lapel, a stylish blouse in the warmer months or on a one-piece dress for more formal occasions, this brooch would grace and immediately elevate your outfit with a single point of distinguished interest. An enchanting gift for someone very special or as an addition for the discerning antique jewellery lover. This brooch offers a lovely and romantic air and is a wonderful way to display your passion for distinguished antiques, history and style. Diamond is known to be the birthstone for April and rubies for July.

The brooch is unmarked, as is common with articles of this period and as such, we have tested it, indicating 18ct gold. All of our jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior. Size & Total Weight 2.5cm x 2.5cm 4.10g/0.132 troy oz

Condition : great antique condition with no issues or damage, only some slight surface wear as expected with antiques of this age. See less