EDWARDIAN 1900 Antique Crescent-Moon Brooch Platinum And 2.96 Ctw In Diamonds

Edwardian belle époque crescent moon brooch.

This is a gorgeous statement brooch created during the Edwardian period (1901-1910), back in the 1900. The beautiful antique brooch was carefully crafted with classical motifs in the shape of a crescent moon in solid .900/.999 platinum and embellished with a great assortment of thirty-seven earth mined natural white colorless diamonds. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with a hinged horizontal pin bar with a mechanical lock to wear. As a note Millegrain is a jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry.

Diamonds: Mounted in millegrain flush setting, with 37 graduated old European round diamond with a combined total weight of about 2.96 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS clarity. The settings are finished with millegrain patterns.

Weight: 7.95 Grams (5.10 Dwt).

Measurements: 42 mm by 42 mm (1.65 x 1.65 Inches). 

Hallmarks: No marks, electronically tested for for the security lock in white gold and the main parts in platinum.

The Edwardian Era

This period, like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band. Millegraining, a new decorative technique made possible by the use of platinum, is featured often on Edwardian jewelry. Its border of delicate balls and ridges surrounding a gemstone or on the knife sharp edges of a design served to give jewelry a softer, lighter look.

Collateral: This Edwardian crescent moon brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box

Condition: The overall condition of this Edwardian crescent moon brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the platinum. The 37 diamonds are secured in their settings and all parts are working properly. This brooch was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P111725AINN/.2293