Exquisite Blue Sapphire and Colourless Gem Crescent and Stars Brooch

This is an exquisite 19th Century blue sapphire and colourless gem crescent and stars brooch. "I love you to the moon and back" while not always phrased like this, the combination of the celestial bodies often conveyed deep, enduring love. The Victorian Era saw a fascination with the sky, and pieces like these reflected a passion for astronomy and the mystical.

Length: 4.3cm, Width at widest point: 22mm

Weight: 4.2

Condition: General wear in keeping with age. One tip of crescent is slightly bent. Stones bright with light to moderate abrasion, nicks and nibbles.