Antique Victorian Paste Crescent Moon Brooch Sterling Silver Sapphire simulating rubies and diamonds

simulating rubies and diamonds

Roman style Cameo’s were highly sought after in the 19th century during the 'Grand Tour' days when tourists developed a fascination with destinations such as Rome

The glass has been expertly cut into a striking teardrop shape with glistening facets and a jagged edge

The rotating gallery is modelled in 9ct gold with a chain link design leading up to the loop

Antique Victorian Paste Crescent Moon Brooch Sterling Silver Sapphire simulating rubies and diamondsA fabulous antique Victorian crescent brooch from the late 19th Century depicting a slender crescent moon lined with graduating blue and white pastes that graduate in size from each tip and simulate sapphires and diamonds. Celestial jewellery became increasingly sought after during the 19th Century as people began to look up at the stars and heavens once more with renewed fascination. The crescent moon was a symbol of the Greek God Selene, the