Edwardian Moonstone Heart Drop Brooch

Edwardian Moonstone Heart Drop BroochAn adorable little brooch dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A heart shaped moonstone double cabochon dangles and dances beneath a halo cluster of seed pearls mounted on a gold knife edge bar. Somewhat unusually, the moonstone has a slight yellow green tint to its body colour while still displaying white and blue adularescence. Crafted in 18 carat gold throughout. Era: Edwardian, circa 1910 Size: 2. 0cm by 2. 0cm Stones: Moonstone & Pearl

Above the quadriga

Era: Intaglio dates from the 2nd or 3rd century

it features engraved floral detailing at the shoulders and 3 amethysts lined east to west at the head

and was crafted in Italy in 9 carat gold

it is perhaps more reminiscent of a night-time pool reflecting a big

Condition: Great condition with fine gold patina

and realistic engraved detailing to the head

And the buckle

The knife-edge bar is crafted in 15 carat gold with further ruby* and diamond flourishes at each end

Condition: Good antique condition with strong patina and some natural oxidation at the shoulders

Part of a wedding set with matching example here

It's crafted in 15 carat gold and set with grassy-green peridots and seed pearls