Antique ruby and diamond crescent brooch
$12,250.00
The crescent design in jewellery was very popular during the mid-Victorian period of the 1870’s when this brooch was made, and this one set with both rubies and diamonds is certainly an exceptional example of one.
Hand made in 15 carat gold and silver, the reason why silver was used is that white gold was not yet invented and platinum, although already discovered, was not used in jewellery until around the same time as white gold in the early 1900’s.
Not only is this brooch set with twenty one natural rubies, but the way they graduate so elegantly as do the very rare Mazarin cut diamonds, go to show how much thought and attention to detail went into making this brooch over 150 years ago.
The rubies come together to total a very impressive 6.02 carats and making it even more amazing is how well they are all matched in colour. The diamonds add the right amount of sparkle to the brooch and total 0.43 carats, and near or far, there is little doubt that this brooch will always be admired and appreciated for its elegance and beauty.
Measuring 30mm across by 31.7mm, this antique brooch is destined to become a much loved and treasured family heirloom.
Stock# ET968
Circa: 1870
$12,250