A beautifully crafted antique Victorian crescent moon brooch, set with natural sapphires and old-cut diamonds. This celestial motif features 13 graduated oval mixed-cut sapphires of deep blue hue, bordered by 60 antique diamonds in a variety of cuts including old mine, old European, single, and Swiss. Constructed in silver-on-gold, typical of the mid-to-late 19th century, the brooch is fitted with its original pin and safety chain.
Dimensions:
4 × 4 cm
Specifications:
Period: Victorian, c.1880
Style: Celestial / Crescent Moon motif
Materials: Silver on 12kt yellow gold
Weight: 15.86 g
Gemstones:
Sapphires
Quantity: 13
Cut: Oval mixed-cut
Approx. total weight: 4.00 ct.
Colour: Blue
Clarity: Lightly included
Treatment: Indications of thermal enhancement in some stones
Origin: Mixed localities
Diamonds
Quantity: 60
Cuts: Old mine, old European, single, Swiss cuts
Approx. total weight: 2.60 ct.
Colour: K–J
Clarity: SI2–I1
Condition Report:
Excellent antique condition, with original patina.
A beautifully crafted antique Victorian crescent moon brooch, set with natural sapphires and old-cut diamonds. This celestial motif features 13 graduated oval mixed-cut sapphires of deep blue hue, bordered by 60 antique diamonds in a variety of cuts including old mine, old European, single, and Swiss. Constructed in silver-on-gold, typical of the mid-to-late 19th century, the brooch is fitted with its original pin and safety chain.
Dimensions:
4 × 4 cm
Specifications:
Period: Victorian, c.1880
Style: Celestial / Crescent Moon motif
Materials: Silver on 12kt yellow gold
Weight: 15.86 g
Gemstones:
Sapphires
Quantity: 13
Cut: Oval mixed-cut
Approx. total weight: 4.00 ct.
Colour: Blue
Clarity: Lightly included
Treatment: Indications of thermal enhancement in some stones
Origin: Mixed localities
Diamonds
Quantity: 60
Cuts: Old mine, old European, single, Swiss cuts
Approx. total weight: 2.60 ct.
Colour: K–J
Clarity: SI2–I1
Condition Report:
Excellent antique condition, with original patina.
