{"product_id":"victorian-crescent-moon-brooch","title":"Victorian Crescent Moon Brooch","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis enchanting Victorian crescent moon brooch, circa 1890, showcases approximately 2.5 carats of old cushion-cut diamonds, each set in crimped silver collet mounts against a warm gold backing. The open gallery design allows light to pass through the diamonds, enhancing their sparkle and making cleaning of the stones easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe crescent moon was a beloved symbol in Victorian jewellery, representing the feminine moon goddess and embodying new beginnings. Jewellery featuring celestial motifs, like comets and stars, was particularly popular during this period, with crescent moons capturing the essence of renewal and femininity. Brooches were essential accessories in Victorian fashion, often adorning the silhouette of a corset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUnmarked, the gold tests as 15K. This brooch measures 22mm by 23mm and weighs 3.9 grams. Its bright diamonds, though some are naturally included, retain a lively sparkle that adds charm to this beautiful piece of Victorian symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA similar example can be found in the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London (Accession number \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.98-1978).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48347833893172,"sku":"","price":4707.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A1976-2.jpg?v=1731345654","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/it-it\/products\/victorian-crescent-moon-brooch","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}