An elegant jewel of celestial inspiration, this antique brooch (circa 1870–1880) features a crescent moon and star, both richly set with glowing, deep-red Bohemian garnets. Beloved in the Victorian era, celestial motifs symbolized guidance, protection, and the eternal mysteries of the night sky, while garnets were prized for their intensity of color and associations with passion and vitality.
Exquisitely handcrafted in gold plated nickel silver, the brooch measures approximately 1 inch high by 1.3 inches wide and weighs 4.5 grams. It remains in great antique condition, with the rose cut garnets displaying their characteristic fiery brilliance.
For added assurance of authenticity and quality, the metal has been professionally tested using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis and traditional acid testing.
A striking piece of 19th-century sentimental jewelry, this garnet star-and-crescent brooch is both historically significant and beautifully wearable — an ideal treasure for collectors of celestial jewels or lovers of Victorian symbolism.
