Sold Antique 18K & Seed Pearl Crescent Brooch

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.

Crescent moon brooches were popular before the celestial jewelry trend; men gave them to their new brides, who wore them attached to their wedding veils and wore them on their honeymoons.

Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, this scalloped crescent moon brooch is decorated with two rows of natural seed pearls. A gorgewous piece that will look divine with any outfit!

Details (approximate)

Dimensions: 1 1/8"

Weight: 5.97 grams

Materials: Gold, Seed Pearl

Metal: 18K yellow gold

Marks:None

Condition: Excellent Antique condition commensurate with age and wear