{"product_id":"unlisted-antique-french-18k-diamond-crescent-moon-brooch","title":"Antique French 18K \u0026 Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCelestial 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. \u003c\/span\u003eTo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe celestial jewelry craze did not pass with Halley’s comet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the reign of King Edward VII in the early 1900’s, Queen Alexandra generously adorned her \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eoutfits with many star and crescent jewels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrescent moon brooches were popular before the celestial jewelry trend; men gave them to their new brides, who attached them to their wedding veils and later wore them on their honeymoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely French example is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, with gorgeous, sparkling diamonds backed in silver. A glorious jewel that looks great with any style, she is sure to become your favorite piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1860\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails (approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 40mm (1.6\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 11.8 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Gold, Silver, Diamond (approx. 1.90ctw)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal: 18K yellow gold, Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: French hallmark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent Antique condition commensurate with age and wear\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"\"Titania\"","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984627106072,"sku":"MM 04-22-26","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/9735\/4351\/files\/DiamCrescfront.jpg?v=1776892088","url":"https:\/\/theloveliejewels.com\/products\/unlisted-antique-french-18k-diamond-crescent-moon-brooch","provider":"The Lovelie Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}