Antique 14K, Seed Pearl & Enamel Celestial Conversion Ring

Celestial jewelry first gained popularity thanks to the discovery of Halley’s comet, by astronomer Sir Edmond Halley all the way back in 1682. He correctly predicted the comet would return in 1758, then again in 1835. To prepare for the comet's arrival in the 1800’s, late-Georgian/ early Victorian women sought out comet-themed brooches in gold and diamonds or silver and paste.

The celestial jewelry craze did not pass with Halley’s comet. Throughout the Victorian era, stars were carved into gemstones, or used as the base shape for brooches and hair ornaments. Stars and crescent moons were fashioned out of pearls, opals, rubies, diamonds and other hard stones.

During the reign of King Edward VII in the early 1900’s, Queen Alexandra generously adorned her outfits with many star and crescent jewels.

More than 100 years later  moon, star and sun designs remain popular in all jewelry categories, from fashion to fine. For almost as long as we’ve been studying the stars, we’ve been adorning ourselves with their glimmering likeness.

This wonderful, eye-catching ring has been converted from an antique stickpin using a vintage band. A popular design of the time, the blue enameled dome thrusts out from the top, like a planet in orbit. A star adorns the face, embellished with tine seed pearls. White and blue enamel serve as accents on the elaborate halo, and a vintage gold band has a new life in the shank of this fabulous, fantastic little piece of history!

Details (approximate)

Size (can be resized): 9.5

Weight: 6.07 grams

Materials: Gold, Seed Pearl, Enamel

Metal: 14K yellow gold

Marks: Vintage band marked JJ Marco

Condition: Very good converted Antique condition. Some enamel loss. One seed pearl missing which will be replaced upon request.