Victorian Crescent Moon & Star Celestial Brooch Cluster Rings with millegrain set diamond shoulder

with millegrain set diamond shoulder accents and a crown-like claw basket (swipe to see)

amethysts were considered an antidote against drunkenness - the name "amethystos" literally translates as "not intoxicated"

It opens up to reveal two oval locket compartments for storing photographs or other small keepsakes

and dates to c

ear wires are probably later additions

Victorian Crescent Moon & Star Celestial Brooch Cluster Rings with millegrain set diamond shoulderDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A rather special Victorian celestial brooch with a five pointed star inside an elongated crescent moon. It's fully set with old European cut diamonds, the silver settings having oxidised over the paste century and a bit creating a wonderful contrast with the icy white brilliance of the stones. It's beautifully made, 15k gold backed, and remains in great condition crafted circa 1880 and home to approx. 2. 33 carats of diamonds.