Old Mine-cut Diamond Star and Crescent New Moon Brooch

This stylized antique cross brooch set with approximately 14.30 carats of old diamonds dates from circa 1870. It is designed with a domed oval cen...

This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate crescent is set with 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in platinum-topped gold. Set with fine, well-cut diamonds in a minimum of platinum and gold, this heavenly crescent was divinely shaped and executed by Tiffany & Co. designers and artisans. Product Details: Item #: BO-21317 Artist: Tiffany & Co. Country: United States Circa: 1890-1900 Dimensions: 2.75" length, 1" width. Materials: 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 9.20 carats): Platinum-topped 18K gold mount Signed: Tiffany & Co. Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Throughout the 19th century, British astronomers made many advances, building on the enormous base of precise observations provided to them by their predecessors in the 1700s. Using the new technique of spectroscopy, they worked to determine the composition of heavenly bodies, while breakthroughs in understanding the geology of the earth -many made by passionate amateur scientists as diverse as surveyors and Anglican clergy - helped them discover the facts about the nature of the moon and newly discovered planets. It was in fact an Anglican priest who first advanced his well-supported theory that the earth was indeed more than a billion years old. Astonishing early imaging of the moon, as well as the appearance of the Great Comets of 1843 and 1882 that remained for months burning in the sky above England, helped stoke popular fascination with heavenly bodies. Star, crescent, sunburst and comet jewelry...

Created in the 1890s by Carrington & Co., Regent Street, London, this English crescent moon brooch is composed of rubies, diamonds and a pearl. The brooch is designed as a tapering c...

Dating from circa 1885-1890, this late Victorian star brooch is set with old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds. It is designed as star with twelve arms set throughout with cushion and e...

This enchanting brooch is shaped like a crescent moon adorned with a romantic bow. It is silver topped and gold backed, encrusted with 56 stunning Old Mine Cut diamonds. The brooch e...

Antique 19th century Old Mine-cut Diamond crescent moon with star brooch / pendant in yellow gold, circa 1860. Designed as an elegant single-row crescent moon with a 5-point star at ...

Antique Victorian 18k gold and platinum crescent moon brooch, featuring old mine cut diamonds - total of approx. 3.50cts, SI-I/H-I. The brooch is 2 7/8" long. Width of the crescent i...

Dropped From Sky Victorians were brimming with Symbolism, from clothes to tapestry, jewellery was no exception, Crescent moons symbolize the feminine moon goddess associated with fem...