Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch
Regular price
$22,500
Created in the 1880s–1890s, this antique crescent brooch is set with over 5.50 carats of diamonds mounted in 18K gold. It is designed as a graduating line of old European and mine-cut diamonds interspersed with rose-cut diamonds. Dramatically rounded and tapering, this small but streamlined and eternally appealing crescent is densely packed with large and sparkling old diamonds.
Item #: BO-21907
Circa: 1880s–1890s
Dimensions: 1.25" diameter.
Materials: 15 old European and old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 5.37 carats with VS-SI clarity and I/J color grade);18 rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.25 carat); 18K Gold
Gram Weight: 8 g.
Item #: BO-21907
Circa: 1880s–1890s
Dimensions: 1.25" diameter.
Materials: 15 old European and old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 5.37 carats with VS-SI clarity and I/J color grade);18 rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.25 carat); 18K Gold
Gram Weight: 8 g.
Interest in astronomy sparked by the appearance of an unusual number of comets in the skies during the mid-to-late 19th century led to a long-enduring style for diamond and gem-set stars, sunbursts, and crescents. Women wore these versatile jewels both on their garments and in their hair for varied effect.
Interest in astronomy sparked by the appearance of an unusual number of comets in the skies during the mid-to-late 19th century led to a long-enduring style for diamond and gem-set stars, sunbursts, and crescents. Women wore these versatile jewels both on their garments and in their hair for varied effect.
