Victorian 3.0ct Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch Pendant jet crafted in 9 karat gold

crafted in 9 karat gold throughout and dating from the Edwardian period

some of the dice and the dominoes are bone

held in place by a 9k gold band suspended from ear wires

and optical characteristics as the naturally occurring rubies - they're the same mineral

Victorian 3.0ct Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch Pendant jet crafted in 9 karat goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Striking Victorian diamond set crescent moon brooch, with removable fittings and retractable bail for wear as a pendant. The crescent totals around 3 carats of chunky old mine cut diamonds arranged in two graduated rows along its length, modelled in 15 karat gold with silver cut down settings and fine openworked gallery sides. Craftsmanship: exceptional. Design: exceptional. Symbolism: perfection. STONES Old Mine Cut Diamonds