Antique Victorian French 12.20ct Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18ct Brooch

Dropped from the Sky

The crescent moon was widely popular during the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian Eras. The slender moons are said to represent the feminine moon goddess and female empowerment
It was also meant as “I love you to the moon and back.” Honeymoon brooches were popular accessories for Victorian brides
Lots of more symbols and meaningful thoughts are related to Crescent Moon; sought after and highly prized by collectors worldwide nowadays, a pleasure to wear

Designed by two rows of Diamonds, making the beautiful celestial motif connected one to the other by two large Cushion old mine cut Diamonds on the sides, which alone are 1.40ct in weight
Furthermore, loaded by 10.80ct along the setting, beautiful amazing quality old mine cut, white colourless and clear old Cut Diamonds bringing the total to 12.20ct
Diamonds are rated as G VVS/VS – all exceptional quality for this very representative example of authentic Victorian Crescent Moon
Can be turned as a pendant too – upon request, we can arrange it to be worn in this way too
It is 47 mm. big

Excellent condition, simply a stunner to get hold of!

Further Details Below:

Metal: 18ct yellow gold and silver, tested
Hallmarks: French assay
Gems: 2 cushion old mine cut diamond totalling approx 1.40ct (G-VVS/VS) – 57 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 10.80ct (G/H-VVS/SI)
Measures: diameter is 47 mm.
Weight: 9.9 grams
Condition: very good commensurate to age and use