Antique Ruby And Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1895
Antique Ruby And Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1895
£3,500.00
Description
An antique ruby and diamond crescent brooch, set with nine, oval faceted rubies, graduating in size, alternating with eight, pairs of old-cut diamonds, terminating with a single old-cut diamond at each end, in crown claw settings on the outer side and a knife edge setting and flat side on the inner side, mounted in gold. With pin and 'C' catch fitting, and a pendant loop. In Victorian symbolism the crescent or new moon represented a new relationship. Hopeful it will "wax" into matrimony, circa 1895.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Period | Pre 1900 |
| Condition | Good |
| Materials | Gold |
| Main Gemstone | Ruby |
| Main Gemstone Cut | Oval Cut |
| Dimensions | 50mm x 5.8mm |
| Secondary Gemstone | Diamond |
| Secondary Gemstone Cut | Old Cut |
Product REF: S271019B
