Victorian Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace

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Victorian Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace

$3,600.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1880

A superb antique crescent moon necklace dating from the late Victorian era. The crescent itself is set with over 1.4 carats of old cut diamonds, mounted in silver settings, and hanging from a period gold belcher chain. The crescent was a popular motif in Victorian times, and these exaggerated examples have a particularly striking appearance.

STONES

Old European Cut Diamonds - total carat weight approx. 1.43ct

MEASUREMENTS

Crescent: 3.3cm width

Wearable length: 16 inches

WEIGHT

15.5g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as 15k gold and silver (chain is 9k gold)

CONDITION

Very good, we've converted a brooch by adding the chain