Victorian Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace amethyst and dates from the 1920s

and dates from the 1920s

The design is very typically early 20th Century

and the ring has developed a gorgeous antique patina over the years

Likely taken back to England from Italy on someone's Grand Tour

Old Mine Cut Diamonds - total carat weight approx

Victorian Diamond Crescent Moon Necklace amethyst and dates from the 1920sDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A superb antique crescent moon necklace dating from the late Victorian era. The crescent itself is set with over 1. 4 carats of old cut diamonds, mounted in silver settings, and hanging from a period gold belcher chain. The crescent was a popular motif in Victorian times, and these exaggerated examples have a particularly striking appearance. STONES Old European Cut Diamonds total carat weight approx. 1. 43ct MEASUREMENTS