A late Victorian gold stick pin, comprising an old-cut diamond star and split pearl crescent moon.
Diamond estimated weight 0.08ct.
The split pearls appear gorgeous golden yellow through deep reddish peach hues.
The combination of star or sun with the crescent moon has been used as iconography since the Sumerian civilisation through most of the ancient peoples. The Ancient Egyptians used the hieroglyphs of star and moon to determine the word for ‘month’, but typically they represent the sun and moon, the sky and the gods that dwell within.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Electronically tests to the moon as approximately 18ct gold, possible interference from gilt finish.
Electronically tests to the pin as approximately 9ct gold.
Date:
Circa 1880-1900.
Length:
Length of stickpin head 1.4cms. (length of moon from tip to tip 1.6cms.)
Length of pin 5.5cms.
Condition:
Minor marks in keeping with wear.
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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 stick pin, comprising an old-cut diamond star and split pearl crescent moon.
Diamond estimated weight 0.08ct.
The split pearls appear gorgeous golden yellow through deep reddish peach hues.
The combination of star or sun with the crescent moon has been used as iconography since the Sumerian civilisation through most of the ancient peoples. The Ancient Egyptians used the hieroglyphs of star and moon to determine the word for ‘month’, but typically they represent the sun and moon, the sky and the gods that dwell within.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Electronically tests to the moon as approximately 18ct gold, possible interference from gilt finish.
Electronically tests to the pin as approximately 9ct gold.
Date:
Circa 1880-1900.
Length:
Length of stickpin head 1.4cms. (length of moon from tip to tip 1.6cms.)
Length of pin 5.5cms.
Condition:
Minor marks in keeping with wear.
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.