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Original Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Crescent Brooch
Crispin Jewellery
for sale €1,515     $1,645
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Crispin Jewellery

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Original Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Crescent Brooch

1900 - 1920
Description

DESCRIPTION

A stunning lovely original Edwardian natural old cushion cut Ruby and Diamond crescent and star brooch set into 18ct yellow gold

HALLMARKS

Not hallmarked but tested as

MEASUREMENTS

Diamonds; Old cushion cut diamonds 1.5- 4mm

Diamond content 0.80ct

Rubies; 2.5 - 5mm

Width 32mm

Good functioning clasp

Stunning natural Rubies of superb colour and quality.

Lovely detailing to the setting of the stones

CONDITION

Good condition, could benefit from a light clean. Clasp in working condition.

Declaration

Crispin Jewellery has dated this Edwardian Ruby Crescent Brooch to the Edwardian era.

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SA1000550
Description
DESCRIPTION
A stunning lovely original Edwardian natural old cushion cut Ruby and Diamond crescent and star brooch set into 18ct yellow gold.
Crispin Jewellery

HALLMARKS

Not hallmarked but tested as

MEASUREMENTS

Diamonds; Old cushion cut diamonds 1.5- 4mm

fig 1. An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold crescent brooch featuring alternating natural red rubies and clear diamonds.
fig 1. Original Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Crescent Brooch

Diamond content 0.80ct

Rubies; 2.5 - 5mm

Width 32mm

Good functioning clasp

Stunning natural Rubies of superb colour and quality.

Lovely detailing to the setting of the stones

CONDITION

Good condition, could benefit from a light clean. Clasp in working condition.

Date of Manufacture

Crispin Jewellery has dated this Edwardian Ruby Crescent Brooch to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1000550
Crispin Jewellery
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018
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Archive I An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold crescent brooch featuring alternating natural red rubies and clear diamonds.

Original Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Diamond Crescent Brooch

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Telephone 07790 416 633
Location
PO Box 1409
Hertfordshire
HP19NU
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2018
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Crispin Jewellery
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An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold crescent brooch featuring alternating natural red rubies and clear diamonds.
ORIGINAL EDWARDIAN 18CT YELLOW GOLD NATURAL RUBY DIAMOND CRESCENT BROOCH
Ref: SA1000550
An Edwardian 18ct yellow gold crescent brooch featuring alternating natural red rubies and clear diamonds.
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Crescent moon brooches gained prominent popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, frequently symbolising change, new beginnings, and celestial appreciation. During the Edwardian period, jewellers used refined gem-setting techniques to combine natural rubies and bright diamonds into slender gold or platinum bands.

Edwardian crescent brooches were typically constructed using 15ct or 18ct yellow gold, occasionally finished with platinum settings to enhance diamond brilliance. Settings featured hand-selected natural gemstones, including rubies, sapphires, seed pearls, and diamonds arranged in claw or grain mountings.

Authentic period pieces display period-appropriate metal marks, hand-cut gemstones, and precise grain or star-set detailing around each stone. Inspection of the reverse usually reveals traditional tube hinges, long brooch pins extending beyond the mount, and simple hook clasps.

As a fine antique jewellery piece, an Edwardian brooch can be displayed inside a glass-topped velvet jewellery frame, positioned on a vanity surface as a decorative accent. Alternatively, it can be mounted on fabric matting within a shadow-box frame for display on a wall.

Clean the brooch using warm water, mild liquid soap, and a soft-bristled brush to gently clean around the gemstone mounts. Store the piece inside a fabric-lined box to prevent metal contact and protect gemstones from abrasion.
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