Victorian Sapphire and Old Mine-Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, English 1870s

A huge old cut Sapphire & Diamond Crescent! In 18 carat and sterling silver, this wonderful brooch has been dipped in celestial moon glow (read; has been electroplated with platinum!) I love finding jewels that have been electroplated, as they tell a story of a previous owners discerning taste… One of the many reasons that an antique jewel has survived is because enough educated handlers believed it deserved to escape the fond; or custodians made minor modifications! Platinum plating is one such upgrade that I will always buy for. In London, I have often come across celestial jewelry that has undergone this spa treatment, and I find English need for heavenly bodies to glow when rendered and diamond, corundum or other precious substance to be a most charming trait. Details Era: Victorian, circa 1870s Origin: England Materials: 18-carat gold and silver with a later electroplated finish Sapphires: cushion to oval shapes with large facets; estimated total weight approximately 1.45 carats Diamonds: antique old mine cuts; estimated total weight approximately 0.90 carat Largest sapphire: 4.1 × 4.1 × 2.1 mm Smallest sapphire: 2.4 × 2.4 × 1.3 mm Measurements: 73 mm end to end Gross weight: 5.74 g Condition: excellent historical condition; one sapphire replaced; later electroplating Hallmarks / stamps: none Shipping & Services Ships fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request with documentation and photographs. A guarantee of authenticity and insurance paperwork are available upon request for all curated items. The Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | NYC + Paris.