A late Victorian gold split pearl crescent moon brooch.
Often used as a talisman for personal growth, protection and guidance, the crescent moon also symbolises transformation, femininity and natural cycles, the femininity further enhanced by the use of pearls. The flowers on the edge of this moon possibly alluding to the piece used as a ‘honeymoon’ piece, or simply as blossoming love.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Electronically tests as approximately 18ct gold.
Date:
Circa 1890-1900.
Length:
2.8cms.
Condition:
Wear and discolouration to the split pearls, pearls mostly appear varied grey hues.
Reverse of the centre contains a rectangular tube, presumably to connect to another detachable component, now deficient.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
A late Victorian gold split pearl crescent moon brooch.
Often used as a talisman for personal growth, protection and guidance, the crescent moon also symbolises transformation, femininity and natural cycles, the femininity further enhanced by the use of pearls. The flowers on the edge of this moon possibly alluding to the piece used as a ‘honeymoon’ piece, or simply as blossoming love.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Electronically tests as approximately 18ct gold.
Date:
Circa 1890-1900.
Length:
2.8cms.
Condition:
Wear and discolouration to the split pearls, pearls mostly appear varied grey hues.
Reverse of the centre contains a rectangular tube, presumably to connect to another detachable component, now deficient.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.