Are you dreaming of the moon and stars? This exquisitely crafted silver brooch from the late 1800s features a large rose-cut citrine nestled within a cresent moon adorned with an etched foliate pattern. In the Victorian era, the moon was considered to be feminine, an empowering symbol that represented female influence, intuition, kindness and empowerment. Crescent moons have been worn by lovers for centuries as they're believed to signify love and fertility.
 
The Aesthetic Movement of the late Victorian era reflected a fashion for delicate handmade sentimental jewelry pieces. Featuring scrolls, leaves, etched flowers, and sometimes written expressions of love, longing, distance or friendship, these pieces were often given as tokens to be worn during the day or evening. 
 
MATERIAL:
Citrine, Sterling Silver
 
AGE: 
1880 - 1900
 
CONDITION: 
Very good – surface wear commensurate with age and use
 
SIZE:
H 3 cm
W 3 cm
 
WEIGHT:
8.80g
 
Please read descriptions and inspect photos carefully, paying careful attention to size and weight. Due to the age of antique and vintage jewelry, minor abrasions and wear of finishes is normal and appreciated. All items have been tested to be in working/usable condition, unless otherwise stated. Please take care to understand safe cleaning methods for each type of gem and metal. Jewelry pieces are carefully wrapped, ribboned and shipped in an elegant velvet box.