Description:This is a spectacularly stunning Victorian15k gold and silver top diamond crescent moon. It features lovely Old European-cut diamonds set in sterling silver to enhance the stones' glow. The crescent would look fantasticalone on a chain but would also work well mixed with modern or antique looks.
History & Symbolism:The crescent symbolism was very popular throughout historyand the Victorians were especially fond of the symbolism and hidden meanings behind certain motifs. The crescent or moon represents the ebb and flow of life, the light in the darkness, the feminine energy of the moon goddess and female empowerment. Theromantic Victorians were very taken with thenight sky and the heavens -stars, moons and comets were all the rage.
Measurements:The crescent is just over 1 1/4" tall, includingbale, and 1" wide. It features approximately 2.25ct total weight in diamonds.
Origin:English, c. 1880's.
Note:The is sold separately.