Vintage gold moon brooch with sapphire and rose diamond, 14 kt

This half-moon brooch, one of our most sentimental jewels in the collection, is crafted from solid 14-karat rose gold and set with foil-backed rose-cut diamonds and natural blue sapphires. The sapphires are beautifully matched for color, saturation and tone and have the most lovely royal blue hue.

Marked with the Dutch oak leaf for 14-karat gold, used between 1906–1953. Ten diamonds are set, ranging from 1.2 mm to 3.3 mm, interspersed with eight natural sapphires from 1.6 x 1.7 mm to 3 x 3.3 mm.

The history of the half moon in jewelry

Half moons are highly symbolic, represent many things and can be given on a variety of occasions. Fascinating for their meaningful motifs, half moons were often given in the Victorian era to express the hope that a relationship would grow into marriage. When worn in the hair, half moons were traditionally associated with the goddess Diana, patroness of nature and wildlife, childbirth, fertility, the night and crossroads.

As a gift for a loved one or for yourself, this brooch is steeped in meaning and sentiment. Perfect for its aesthetic appeal or to convey a special significance, this brooch is beautiful, symbolic and historic.

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