Antique Crescent moon brooch, Turquoise paste, Sterling silver

A very stylish Edwardian, silver and paste crescent brooch. A beautiful curved moon set with pretty sparkling foiled paste stones and reconstituted turquoise. Paste jewellery despite being used as a low cost substitute for diamond popular from the 18th to 20th century is now highly sought after in its own right. It has a very long history with a form of paste for jewellery dating all the way back to the Roman empire. In the 18th century it experienced a surge and was made from heavy Flint glass, specially crafted to imitate the brilliance and fire of diamonds. Crescent moons were a popular motif in Victorian and later Edwardian jewellery, they are attributed to a number of meanings from feminine strength to changes or new chapters. It has an old C type clasp and pin fastener. Marks and Era: Marked sterling to the reverse, Edwardian era, c1900s Approx measurements: 1.15" width 1.30" height / length Weighs approx 3.96 grams Condition: Good used condition overall, signs of use and wear commensurate with age, one paste stone repaired, missing some foil backing, pin slightly loose Any questions or queries please contact us. FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.