Victorian Celestial Shooting Star & Crescent Moon Brooch monty collection The 18k gold band contrasts

The 18k gold band contrasts beautifully with the platinum-set diamonds

Set in an interesting French ring mount crafted in 9 karat gold with an openworked gallery

Marks for platinum and 18k gold

Beads range from 3

Victorian Celestial Shooting Star & Crescent Moon Brooch monty collection The 18k gold band contrastsDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 An fantastic Victorian celestial brooch crafted as a shooting star and crescent moon entwined. Dating from the 1890s, it's set with sapphires, dreamy natural pearls, and old cut diamonds the diamond set within beautifully worked silver settings. The crescent is sleek and slender, set with a row of graduated diamonds. The shooting star is set with an old cut diamonds, while three curved knife edge streaks follow with sapphires