Antique Victorian Crescent moon brooch, 15ct gold, split pearl

Antique Victorian Crescent moon brooch, 15ct gold, split pearlA very pretty late Victorian, 15ct gold pearl set crescent brooch. A beautiful curved rich gold moon, star set with three split pearls. Crescent moons were a popular motif in Victorian and later Edwardian jewellery, they are attributed to a number of meanings from feminine strength to changes or new beginnings chapters. This brooch can be worn in many ways and is a pretty and versatile piece. The brooch is unmarked tests as 15ct, late Victorian era

It is really quite amazing the amount of detail that has gone into this little treasure

The inner band is stamped 18ct and PT for 18ct yellow gold and platinum and has been tested

as with all antique watches accuracy is not guaranteed and a service is always recommended following travel / upon acquisition

46 gramsApprox 15mm length ring head

One of the well known group of symbolic antique jewellery types is the faith

5" pendant width0

9ct gold (375)

some small dings and surface wear commensurate with age

there is a small ding to the lid so it doesn't quite close flush

It is fully hallmarked for Sheffield

tapering from the setting and the stone is claw set into a scrolling raised mount

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