Victorian Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace amethyst tests as base metal

tests as base metal

A wonderful example of the style

Likely taken back to England from Italy on someone's Grand Tour

total carat weight approx

The design is very typically early 20th Century

Victorian Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace amethyst tests as base metalDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A superb antique crescent moon necklace dating from the late Victorian era. The crescent itself is set with over 1. 4 carats of old cut diamonds, mounted in silver settings, and hanging from a period gold belcher chain. The crescent was a popular motif in Victorian times, and these exaggerated examples have a particularly striking appearance. STONES Old European Cut Diamonds total carat weight approx. 1. 43ct MEASUREMENTS