Victorian Crescent Moon & Star Celestial Brooch Cluster Rings The face is carved from

The face is carved from a single piece of lava

dated 11th November 1858 on the back

amethysts were considered an antidote against drunkenness - the name "amethystos" literally translates as "not intoxicated"

They're often found on grave stones from the middle ages through to the Victorian era

Victorian Crescent Moon & Star Celestial Brooch Cluster Rings The face is carved fromDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A rather special Victorian celestial brooch with a five pointed star inside an elongated crescent moon. It's fully set with old European cut diamonds, the silver settings having oxidised over the paste century and a bit creating a wonderful contrast with the icy white brilliance of the stones. It's beautifully made, 15k gold backed, and remains in great condition crafted circa 1880 and home to approx. 2. 33 carats of diamonds.