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.
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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