Honeymoon brooches from the late Victorian / Edwardian Era come in many shapes and sizes, but the sentiment is always the same: hopeful young love, romance, fidelity, and constancy.
Crescent moon brooches were given to brides as a symbol of hope for their married lives: the new moon symbolising the hope that young love world wax into the fullness of a long lasting and happy union. This is a most unusual example of the classic crescent moon brooch, accompanied by a highly detailed swallow holding a blooming sprig. Swallows represent spring, fertility, new beginnings, adaptability, and loyalty, and, as swallows mate for life, fidelity.
This exquisitely made brooch is made in 15ct gold. The little bloom in the swallows beak has rose cut diamonds in the leaves and features a fins and lustrous natural ocean pearl. It is quite likely Australian in origin and in excellent original condition.
At present it is fashionable to have crescent moon brooches converted into pendants. This brooch would be a good candidate for such treatment if desired.
Manufacture:
Modelled in 15ct gold throughout and hallmarked 15ct to the back of the crescent. The three dimensional crescent moon is hollow in construction with a smooth and reflective finish. The swallow is completely covered in textured details, including little golden eyes, and feather definition in the wings and tail.
The swallow carries a golden blossom in its beak, each leaf holds a rose cut diamond and the bloom itself is a whole natural ocean pearl with high lustre.
The brooch measures 24.5mm x 23.9mm x 5.15mm, not including the pin and c-clasp.
Weighs 3.65 grams – suitable for delicate fabrics.
Condition:
In outstanding antique condition with minimal signs of wear. This darling brooch has been extremely well cared for thought its life.
A Victorian or Edwardian Era Honeymoon brooch in 15ct gold of a crescent moon and swallow holding a flower bud. The bud is made of natural ocean pearl, and the leaves are studded with rose cut diamonds.
The brooch measures 24.5mm x 23.9mm x 5.15mm, not including the pin and c-clasp.
Weighs 3.65 grams – suitable for delicate fabrics.
