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Beautiful Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch, France, c. 1890


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Beautiful Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch, France, c. 1890
Beautiful Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch, France, c. 1890
Description
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Did you know that the moon once stood for the precious metal silver in the imagery of alchemy due to its cool light? This is why we even find a crescent-shaped hallmark on works by German silversmiths at the end of the 19th century, which is supposed to confirm the authenticity of the material. And in the case of this brooch, it is also silver that gives the moon its color. However, it was primarily used because silver was the preferred precious metal for setting diamonds in the late 19th century. Its natural patina was already taken into account: the darkening makes the diamonds appear even brighter in contrast. A total of 46 diamonds lend this moon its bright light. The diamonds are set in individual old and rose cuts and together weigh around 1.36 ct. While the diamonds are set in silver, the back of the moon is made of high-carat gold to prevent it from rubbing off on skin and clothing. Moons like this one were very fashionable in the late 19th century and were made in many different variations. Sparkling crescent moons could be admired in ballrooms all over Europe. The last illustration is a painting by the Italian painter Giovanni Boldini from 1889, which shows a lady in an evening dress with a very similar crescent brooch. The brooch is in very good condition and, according to the hallmark, was made in France. It came to us from Baden.
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Beautiful Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch, France, c. 1890
Clair de Lune
€ 3,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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