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Victorian Diamond Starburst Pendant Brooch
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Victorian Diamond Starburst Pendant Brooch

19th century
For Sale by Mitaine
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A Victorian antique diamond set star brooch with a pendant attachment set in silver and gold with a detachable bail and brooch back for wearing either as a pendant or a brooch. When wearing as a pendant you unscrew the brooch part and when wearing as a brooch you take off the bail. The star measures 2.5cms. The piece is set with natural old cut diamonds in silver and gold. These stars often were pieces of a large set which attached to tiara and were multifunctional pieces which were also able to be worn on dresses as brooches or as pendants.

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Mitaine has dated this Victorian Diamond Starburst Brooch to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian antique diamond set star brooch with a pendant attachment set in silver and gold with a detachable bail and brooch back for wearing either as a pendant or a brooch.
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When wearing as a pendant you unscrew the brooch part and when wearing as a brooch you take off the bail.
Mitaine

The star measures 2.5cms. The piece is set with natural old cut diamonds in silver and gold. These stars often were pieces of a large set which attached to tiara and were multifunctional pieces which were also able to be worn on dresses as brooches or as pendants.

fig 1. A Victorian starburst brooch set with diamonds in silver and gold, featuring a diamond-set articulated pendant bale.
fig 1. Victorian Diamond Starburst Pendant Brooch

SHIPPING

All orders will be posted with a full tracking and signed for service.

FREE DELIVERY on all orders worldwide.

Express Delivery is FREE on all orders over £500 GBP.

Orders placed by 12pm GMT will be dispatched within 25 hours.

fig 2. A Victorian starburst brooch set with diamonds in silver and gold, featuring a diamond-set articulated pendant bale.
fig 2. Victorian Diamond Starburst Pendant Brooch

If your order is under £500 but you require express shipping please let us know and we will add this to the order.

REFUNDS

Please contact us within 14 days of receipt of the item and a full refund will be given on its return.

Date of Manufacture

Mitaine has dated this Victorian Diamond Starburst Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1012203
Dealers Internal Ref
2701
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Specialises in antique fine jewellery

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Archive I A Victorian starburst brooch set with diamonds in silver and gold, featuring a diamond-set articulated pendant bale.

Victorian Diamond Starburst Pendant Brooch

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Archive III A Victorian starburst brooch set with diamonds in silver and gold, featuring a diamond-set articulated pendant bale. View III
Archive IV A Victorian starburst brooch set with diamonds in silver and gold, featuring a diamond-set articulated pendant bale. View IV
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A Victorian starburst brooch set with diamonds in silver and gold, featuring a diamond-set articulated pendant bale.
Victorian Diamond Starburst Pendant Brooch
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A Victorian starburst brooch set with diamonds in silver and gold, featuring a diamond-set articulated pendant bale.
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  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialDiamond, Silver, Gold
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsStarburst motif, Articulated bale, Silver-topped gold setting, Multi-point star

This Victorian starburst pendant brooch exhibits a multi-point star design formed by faceted natural old-cut diamonds set in silver-topped gold. The construction incorporates an articulated diamond-set pendant bale at the top, a hinged pin and catch mechanism on the reverse, and a detachable fastening structure that enables dual functionality as either a pendant or a brooch. The star measures 2.5 cm across. In a contemporary home, this convertible antique piece serves as personal adornment, suited for wear suspended from a chain around the neck or fastened securely to garments such as lapels, scarves, or evening wear. The piece can be integrated into traditional or eclectic jewellery collections, transitioning between pendant and brooch configurations through the removal or attachment of the bale and the use of the integrated pin hardware.

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Celestial motifs, particularly stars and crescent moons, became widely prominent during the mid-to-late Victorian era. These designs symbolised guidance and direction, often constructed using diamonds set in silver-topped gold settings.

Victorian jewellers typically set diamonds in silver mounted onto a gold backing, a technique that prevented tarnish from staining clothing while enhancing the white reflection of the gemstones.

Authentic Victorian pieces generally feature hand-cut diamonds, silver-topped gold mountings, elongated brooch pins extending beyond the body, and hook-and-hinge catch mechanisms typical of the nineteenth century.

These versatile pieces can be worn as brooches on coats, lapels, or scarves, or suspended via a convertible bale from a gold or silver chain to function as a necklace pendant.

Clean gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid cleaning solutions or harsh chemicals that could damage historic silver patina or loosen gemstone mountings.
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