Victorian Crescent Moon Brooch carnelian utilising the white band of

utilising the white band of the shell over an orangish-brown background

Triangular drops with serpent motifs dangle beneath half-moon tops decorated with concentric ridges

The British Monarch retains the right to ownership of all unmarked mute swans in open water

blood red pyrope garnet

Cool antique stick pin made in commemoration of the 1910 appearance of Halley's comet

Victorian Crescent Moon Brooch carnelian utilising the white band ofSublime Victorian crescent moon brooch dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1880. The crescent has a thin, shallow profile and it's liberally set with gemstones: turquoise, diamonds, and pearls suspended between ribbon like swags beneath. Each of the three main turquoise stones are set into square 'compartments', the rosy hue of the gold complementing their colour beautifully. Indeed, whomever made this brooch was so please with how