Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond crescent pendant

Era: Victorian 1837-1901
Metal: 9 Carat gold and Silver
Gemstone: Rubies x 9 and old cut Diamonds x 8
Weight: 3 grams
Size 24.5mm diameter plus mm bail
 
What a pretty silver and 9 carat gold crescent moon set with natural Ruby and Old cut Diamonds! Often known as honeymoon jewellery, it dates from the mid-late Victorian era, and signified new beginnings in a relationship and marriage, alongside divine female power.
 
Skilfully converted from a brooch by our goldsmith it is 24.5mm in diameter and dropping 31.5mm when worn. It weighs 3 grams and dates to Circa 1860-80.
 
The gemstones are all held in Silver crimped collet settings and it is backed with a 9 carat Gold plate. The largest Ruby measures 4x3mm and they graduate down in size to 1.5x1mm. There are 2 3mm diameter diamonds and they graduate down to 2 1mm rose cut diamonds at the ends.
 
The overall condition is very good for its age with only minor wear as expected and our goldsmith has added a good size ring ready to hang from a chain. The listing is just for the pendant and the gold chain in the photograph is not included. If you would like us to send the pendant with a new complimentary 18 inch gold plated chain so that it is ready to wear, please add a note to your order to confirm that you would like one.
 
This lovely pendant will be sent using signed for delivery or International signed for postal service, and gift wrapped with our luxury vintage style branded jewellery packaging and care card.