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Electronically tested as 18ct gold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797241807178,"sku":"22296B3","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/victorian-enamel-diamond-and-gold-flower-brooch-circa-1890_175aed6b-f7f6-4b9e-ad5b-7033439bf5dc.jpg?v=1791140432"},{"product_id":"antique-hera-cameo-brooch-with-sardonyx-natural-pearl-and-gold-circa-1890","title":"Antique Hera Cameo Brooch with Sardonyx Natural Pearl and Gold, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique cameo brooch, depicting Hera, the ancient Greek goddess of women, marriage and childbirth, on a sardonyx hardstone cameo, with a dark brown background, mounted in yellow gold surround, set with six, natural half pearls, spaced between sets of three white enamel lines, with a glazed locket back, which appears to contain woven hair. With French eagle marks for 18ct gold and a maker's mark, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797242003786,"sku":"30195B","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-hera-cameo-brooch-with-sardonyx-natural-pearl-and-gold-circa-1890_36ba0b74-1439-40bc-856c-500d87eb3dca.jpg?v=1791140442"},{"product_id":"art-deco-sapphire-diamond-and-platinum-bow-brooch-circa-1930","title":"Art Deco Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch, Circa 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Art Deco sapphire and diamond brooch, designed as a stylised bow, set with old-cut and eight-cut diamonds, in grain settings and calibre cut sapphires, in rub over settings, with millegrain edges, mounted in platinum, with white gold fittings, with later French import marks for platinum and 18ct gold, circa 1930. The estimated total diamond weight is 2.50 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797242265930,"sku":"51093B2","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/art-deco-sapphire-diamond-and-platinum-bow-brooch-circa-1930_95737591-2534-406b-9c71-0a01b5ad956a.jpg?v=1791140455"},{"product_id":"antique-hardstone-sardonyx-cameo-and-gold-brooch-circa-1875","title":"Antique Hardstone Sardonyx Cameo and Gold Brooch, Circa 1875","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique cameo brooch, with a hardstone sardonyx cameo of a lady, with a Roman hairstyle, on a brown background, in a double row gold frame, with a rub over setting, a twisted chain and engraved, stamped foliate surround. There is a loop at the back so the brooch can be worn as a pendant, circa 1875.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797244100938,"sku":"81094B","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-hardstone-sardonyx-cameo-and-gold-brooch-circa-1875_09f4e30a-344f-4fee-a737-68b12add9282.jpg?v=1791140478"},{"product_id":"antique-swiss-enamel-and-gold-mountain-scene-brooch-circa-1840","title":"Antique Swiss Enamel and Gold Mountain Scene Brooch, Circa 1840","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, Swiss enamel brooch, showing a mountain scene, with a woman, in regional peasant dress, leaning on a goat and man blowing a horn, with goats and a chalet in the background, on hand painted enamelled plaque, mounted in gold, with a scalloped border, circa 1840. Typically Swiss enamels feature peasants in regional dress of the Swiss cantons, or states. They were often made as tourist pieces. Their popularity declined with the invention of photography. The back is numbered 6 14.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797251735882,"sku":"20106B","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-swiss-enamel-and-gold-mountain-scene-brooch-circa-1840.jpg?v=1791140583"},{"product_id":"art-deco-diamond-and-platinum-brooch-circa-1925","title":"Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Brooch, Circa 1925","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Art Deco diamond brooch, set with Edwardian-cut diamonds, in an open work, navette shaped plaque, mounted in platinum, circa 1925, with a gold pin, numbered 8994, with inventory number 1678. Estimated total diamond weight 2.50ct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797351481674,"sku":"XS\u0026AN26119B","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/art-deco-diamond-and-platinum-brooch-circa-1925.jpg?v=1791141836"},{"product_id":"art-deco-diamond-and-platinum-brooch-4-50ct-circa-1930","title":"Art Deco Diamond And Platinum Brooch, 4.50ct, Circa 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Art Deco plaque brooch, with a rhombus-shaped outline and a geometric and foliate openwork design, set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.50 carats, with millegrain edges, mounted in platinum, with a pin and 'C' catch fitting, circa 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797363147082,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321B7","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"antique-natural-pearl-rose-cut-diamond-silver-upon-gold-crescent-brooch-circa-1890","title":"Antique Natural Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique crescent brooch, set with natural pearls, graduating from the centre, spaced with tapered settings with rose-cut diamonds, and an inner row, grain set with rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver-upon-gold, on a gold pierced gallery, circa 1890, with a removable gold pin, accompanied by Netherlands Gemmological Laboratory certificate P 5724 stating that the eleven pearls are natural saltwater pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eIn Victorian symbolism the crescent or new moon represented a new relationship. Hopeful it will \"wax\" into matrimony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797409874250,"sku":"S27421B","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-natural-pearl-rose-cut-diamond-silver-upon-gold-crescent-brooch-circa-1890_454e6413-90b6-43f8-b961-292b2da68184.jpg?v=1791142285"},{"product_id":"antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-buckle-brooch-circa-1890","title":"Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Buckle Brooch, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique \u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:8.5pt;\"\u003eBelle Époque \u003c\/span\u003ediamond buckle design brooch, with old-cut diamonds, with an estimated total weight of 13.65ct, with an Edwardian-cut diamond in the centre, weighing approximately 1.60ct, in a millegrain edged rub over setting, with a flower cluster, with leaves set either side, with single rub over set diamonds above and below, with three, diamond set swags, top and bottom, hanging from the frame edge, with single diamonds set at each point, in rub over settings, with a flower cluster in the two central swags, with a diamond set curved rectangular surround, millegrain edged, with grain set diamond trefoils in each corner, mounted in silver-upon gold, circa 1890. The back frame unscrews. The diamond set front is then flexible and can be adapted to wear as a belt buckle or choker plaque. Either end of the pin is marked with an A'M maker's mark, for Abraham Metzker, Austria 1867-1922. In our opinion the diamond colour range is I to J and our opinion the clarity is VS2.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eMaker's mark image with thanks to Lang Antique Jewelry University.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797411348810,"sku":"S51121B","price":28500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-buckle-brooch-circa-1890_a2a090f8-5f2e-4fdc-93b8-935b9f4566b5.jpg?v=1791142323"},{"product_id":"antique-ruby-diamond-pearl-gold-and-silver-luckenbooth-heart-crown-and-circle-brooch-circa-1910","title":"Antique Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold and Silver Luckenbooth Heart Crown and Circle Brooch, Circa 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000000;\"\u003eAn early 20th century, luckenbooth double witch's heart brooch, with one heart set with Burma rubies and the other set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, surmounted with a coronet, set with three, natural seed pearls, above a row of old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with a knife edge circular surround, set with alternating rubies and old-cut diamonds, in claw settings, mounted in 14ct gold, with the grain set diamonds in silver-upon-gold. American, circa 1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp style=\"word-spacing:0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000000;\"\u003eLuckenbooth brooches are traditional Scottish love tokens. They are usually a heart shaped brooch, often with a crown or coronet above one heart, or two intertwined hearts, with similar motifs to the Claddagh ring. European Heart-shaped brooches date back to late medieval period but this design probably did not appear in Scotland before the 17th century. It became very popular in the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, featuring in the ranges of Scottish manufacturing jewellers, for the Highland outfitter and tourist trades. They are typically made of silver, although gold heart brooches were made for wealthy people and may be engraved or set with stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp style=\"word-spacing:0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000000;\"\u003eThe name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh. Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop. Originating in the 15th century, they were the city's first permanent shops, situated on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral. Initially housing mainly silversmiths and goldsmiths. They were demolished in 1817.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp style=\"word-spacing:0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000000;\"\u003eThe brooches were often given as a betrothal or wedding gift. It might have been worn as a charm, by a nursing mother to help her milk flow or be pinned to a baby’s clothing. It was also known as a witch-brooch to protect children from evil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp style=\"word-spacing:0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000000;\"\u003eBy the mid-18th century, Luckenbooth tokens featured heavily as trade silver items to Native Americans and became a common decorative symbol, in 18th and early 19th century, on their clothing. The motif was therefore adopted by jewellers in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Wikipedia for the history of \u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003eLuckenbooth brooches\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797414134090,"sku":"S14122B","price":4600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-ruby-diamond-pearl-gold-and-silver-luckenbooth-heart-crown-and-circle-brooch-circa-1910.jpg?v=1791142350"},{"product_id":"antique-amethyst-and-gold-rivi-re-necklace-and-cross-pendant-circa-1880","title":"Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed cut down bezel settings, and an amethyst set box and tongue clasp, with a removable cross pendant brooch, mounted in 15ct gold, circa 1880. Estimated total weight of amethysts in necklace 190.47ct. Estimated total weight of amethysts in pendant 49.94ct.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eSome of the earliest examples of amethyst jewellery are seen in works from Egypt. The ancient Greeks believed amethyst protected them from drunkenness and excess. The name derives from the Greek amethystos - \"methustos\" meaning intoxicated, with the prefix \"a\" meaning \"not\". It is thought the myth stems from the story of the titan Rhea giving Dionysus, the god of wine and madness, an amethyst to protect him. Amethyst is also known as the stone of St. Valentine, leading to the belief that it represented pure, chaste love. Until the 1700s Amethyst was seen as one of the cardinal gemstones, which were the most valuable gems and ranked in value amongst sapphire, ruby and emerald. It was especially popular during the Victorian period, with its rich purple colour and clarity being particularly effective in candlelight. Today its beautiful, vivid purple shades are highly sought after by gem collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Laura Preshong and First Class Watches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797446017354,"sku":"XAN23925N","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-amethyst-and-gold-rivi-re-necklace-and-cross-pendant-circa-1880_d75f10e6-efd4-4d58-b3c3-0c48c49e9fcf.jpg?v=1791142438"},{"product_id":"georgian-ruby-emerald-diamond-and-gold-cannetille-brooch-cum-pendant-circa-1830","title":"Georgian Ruby Emerald Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1830","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded by a cluster of eight, old mine-cut diamonds, with six, oval faceted rubies and six square emeralds in the surround, with the settings, granulation, cannetille twisted wirework and florets soldered onto an oval shaped, scalloped edged, embossed, granulated plate, giving a three dimensional effect, mounted in gold, circa 1830, with a double twist bail and a later pin.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eCannetille work was in fashion from 1815 to 1840. It was inspired by embroidery, particularly styles seen in peasant clothing. It was made by soldering thin threads, forming scrolls, rosettes and coils together to form a three dimensional design, often embellished with granulation. It became popular during this era due to the shortage of gold, in Europe, because of the Napoleonic wars. This technique could produce larger, ornate looking pieces, using less gold and comparatively cheaper gems. The considerable time and skill involved was balanced by low labour costs. The jewels were often embellished with coloured gemstones, such as aquamarine, pink topaz, amethyst and chrysoberyl. Czech garnets, turquoise and opals were often set in pieces from central Europe. Rubies were seen in English cannetille items. The settings were usually closed backed and foiled. The taste for and manufacture of cannetille jewellery decreased in the 1840s. Cannetille was at its height of popularity around 1830. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797448114506,"sku":"XAN26922B2","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georgian-ruby-emerald-diamond-and-gold-cannetille-brooch-cum-pendant-circa-1830_727fccac-2d02-4276-a2c7-0787c3d9b37b.jpg?v=1791142478"},{"product_id":"victorian-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-brooch-circa-1875","title":"Victorian Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Brooch, Circa 1875","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian oval diamond openwork brooch, with a centre cluster, set with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, surrounded by old-mine cut diamonds, in claw settings, enclosed by four trefoils, set with old-mine cut diamonds, in grain settings, over an old-cut diamond set scalloped surround, with rose-cut diamonds set between, forming a border and a single, claw set, old-cut diamond above and below and clusters either side, with cushion shaped old-cut diamonds in the centre, in claw settings, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver-upon-gold, English circa 1875. With a probably later pin, with roller catch fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eThe approximate total carat weight of the diamonds is 5.00ct. In our opinion the colour range is H to J and our opinion of the clarity is SI.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797448671562,"sku":"XAN26922B3","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/victorian-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-brooch-circa-1875_b9c1f4ae-e725-4ed0-be89-9eb84efef6a9.jpg?v=1791142487"},{"product_id":"antique-austrian-burma-ruby-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-chequerboard-brooch-circa-1890","title":"Antique Austrian Burma Ruby Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Chequerboard Brooch, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, Austrian, Burma ruby and diamond chequerboard brooch, with French-cut rubies, in claw settings, surrounded by old-cut diamonds, in silver cut down settings, mounted in gold, with Austrian marks, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797449228618,"sku":"XAN26922B1","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-austrian-burma-ruby-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-chequerboard-brooch-circa-1890_46b1167f-195c-4c19-a3b1-d5e07ad36374.jpg?v=1791142495"},{"product_id":"antique-french-double-owl-diamond-hessonite-garnet-emerald-silver-and-gold-brooch","title":"Antique French Double Owl Diamond Hessonite Garnet Emerald Silver and Gold Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French antique double owl brooch, with rose-cut diamonds pavé set, in silver, with the wings represented by faceted hessonite garnets and the eyes set with cabochon-cut emeralds, with the owls sitting on a branch, mounted in gold, with a French eagle mark for 18ct gold on the pin, circa 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797451227466,"sku":"S261022B1","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-french-double-owl-diamond-hessonite-garnet-emerald-silver-and-gold-brooch.jpg?v=1791142521"},{"product_id":"french-antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-bow-brooch-circa-1880","title":"French Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Bow Brooch, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French antique diamond and silver-upon-gold bow brooch, set with two rows of old mine cut diamonds, with a total weight of approximately 6.00 carats, in silver grain settings, backed in gold, forming a ribbon loop, clasped by a rectangular buckle, with a French eagle mark, for 18ct gold, circa 1880.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797452767562,"sku":"S251122B","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/french-antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-bow-brooch-circa-1880_8251c8ac-e1b2-432c-8a63-1be99c365517.jpg?v=1791142556"},{"product_id":"antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-crescent-brooch-4-00ct-circa-1880","title":"Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, 4.00ct, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique crescent moon brooch, the body is set with two rows of old mine-cut diamonds, graduating in size, weighing an estimated total of 4.00 carats, grain set in silver, with a plain inner curve and cut down set outer curve, with gold gallery work below, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with a removable pin and later roller catch fitting. The inner curve is numbered 2208, with scratched invoice number -\/S2170, circa 1880. In Victorian symbolism the crescent or new moon represented a new relationship. Hopeful it will \"wax\" into matrimony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797455290698,"sku":"S18123B1","price":14200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-crescent-brooch-4-00ct-circa-1880_5b489718-e6cc-4f2d-819c-586f35ec9bb3.jpg?v=1791142587"},{"product_id":"victorian-sapphire-diamond-and-gold-crescent-brooch-circa-1880","title":"Victorian Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, set with seven, round faceted sapphires, graduating in size, alternating with eight pairs of old-cut diamonds, in claw and grain settings, the ends of the crescent are embossed, the inner curve is plain, with a crown claw set outer curve, with a pendant or safety chain loop on the back, with an pin and safety catch fitting, mounted in gold, circa 1880. With an estimated total sapphire weight of 2.90ct, in our opinion the inclusions have characteristics of Ceylon sapphires, origin Sri Lanka. The estimated total diamond weight is 1.20ct. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eIn Victorian symbolism the crescent or new moon represented a new relationship. Hopeful it will \"wax\" into matrimony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797456535882,"sku":"S18123B2","price":8950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/victorian-sapphire-diamond-and-gold-crescent-brooch-circa-1880.jpg?v=1791142595"},{"product_id":"t-b-starr-belle-poque-pearl-platinum-and-gold-brooch-circa-1905","title":"T. B. Starr Belle Époque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, Circa 1905","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, T. B. Starr, Belle Époque diamond, pearl, platinum and gold brooch, featuring a natural pearl, in the centre of an Art Nouveau double whiplash, above three graduating loops, with foliate scroll terminals, set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with larger diamonds, in rub over settings, at the bottom of the scrolls and in five old-cut diamond and natural pearl pendant drops, mounted in platinum on gold; with a gold pin, signed T. B. STARR., with a safety catch fitting, circa 1905.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTheodore B. Starr was among the most prominent and influential jewellery and silversmithing firms in New York, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born in 1837, Theodore Starr founded his company in 1862, at No.18 John Street. He went into partnership with jeweller and silversmith, Herman Marcus, in 1864. The company became known as Starr and Marcus. Marcus left to join Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., in 1877. Starr bought back control of the company, with the name of the company reverting to Theodore B. Starr. The company was incorporated in 1907, by Starr's son. On 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e July, 1918, their stock was purchased by the silver firm of Reed and Barton. The firm maintained a shop at 47th Street and Fifth Avenue. Theodore B. Starr finally closed its doors in 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStarr’s work was heralded in the press. On 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e March, 1880, “The Independent” published an article in which \"The House of Theodore B. Starr\" is described as an establishment that develops, \"an educated demand for ‘beauty in use;’\" and where one will find, \"his taste and his intelligence stimulated.\"\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStarr encouraged Henry Schrady to cast miniature bronzes that the company could cast from and sell copies of. The bronzes Schrady made were among the first in the US to use the lost-wax process. It was in Starr's gallery that Karl Bitter first saw Schrady's work and hired him to make larger versions of his bull moose and elk buffalo sculptures, to be shown at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. One cast of the bull moose can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith thanks to Wikipedia, Met Museum and Stein Marks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797457715530,"sku":"S17123B1","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/t-b-starr-belle-poque-pearl-platinum-and-gold-brooch-circa-1905_4eb2846a-693f-46dd-a1b9-e4a5fd24e172.jpg?v=1791142604"},{"product_id":"victorian-opal-diamond-and-gold-crescent-brooch-circa-1880","title":"Victorian Opal Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian opal crescent moon brooch, set with oval opal cabochons, graduating in size, with old mine-cut diamonds set between the outer edge of the opals, with a plain inner curve, with fleur-de-lys claws and crown claw outer curve, with a two row gallery bezel, mounted in gold, with a pin and hook catch fitting, circa 1880. In Victorian symbolism the crescent or new moon represented a new relationship. Hopeful it will \"wax\" into matrimony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797458633034,"sku":"S2223B","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/victorian-opal-diamond-and-gold-crescent-brooch-circa-1880_4a3c4ad4-8b42-4975-be5f-cdca72f4bf66.jpg?v=1791142622"},{"product_id":"french-art-deco-diamond-coral-black-onyx-and-platinum-brooch-circa-1935-1-02-carats","title":"French Art Deco Diamond Coral Black Onyx and Platinum Brooch, Circa 1935, 1.02 Carats","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French Art Deco diamond, coral, black onyx and platinum brooch, with an open, circular centre, set with buff top black onyx, in a channel setting, with bow wings, grain set with eight-cut, old-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds, buff top red coral and buff top black onyx, in channel and rub over settings, mounted in platinum, with millegrain edges, and open sided gallery and a pin and trombone safety catch, numbered 186, with a French dog head mark for platinum, circa 1935. The estimated total diamond weight is 1.02 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797465055562,"sku":"S26523B","price":11500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/french-art-deco-diamond-coral-black-onyx-and-platinum-brooch-circa-1935-1-02-carats.jpg?v=1791142704"},{"product_id":"antique-moonstone-natural-pearl-enamel-and-gold-lucky-clover-brooch-circa-1900","title":"Antique Moonstone Natural Pearl Enamel and Gold Lucky Clover Brooch, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique lucky clover brooch, with a gold circle, edged with rope wirework, with white enamelled clover leaves, with a clover leaf in the centre, with a central natural pearl and three cabochon moonstone set leaves, in rub over settings, onto a bar, mounted in gold, with pin and c-catch fitting, circa 1900. In a fitted case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797514371402,"sku":"S281023B","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-moonstone-natural-pearl-enamel-and-gold-lucky-clover-brooch-circa-1900_120cd4f0-ec6c-4613-b399-719594fbf1b3.jpg?v=1791142933"},{"product_id":"antique-ruby-diamond-gold-and-silver-crescent-brooch-circa-1900","title":"Antique Ruby Diamond Gold and Silver Crescent Brooch, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique ruby and diamond crescent brooch, with an outer row of oval and cushion faceted rubies, graduating from the centre, set in gold, in grains and cut down settings on the outer edge and a gold pierced gallery below, with an inner row of old-cut diamonds, in a silver-upon-gold, grain set channel, with a flat edge on the inside, circa 1900, with a pin and later catch fitting, mounted in 14ct gold and silver. With a scratched invoice mark 4\/54 9\/041. In Victorian symbolism the crescent or new moon represented a new relationship. Hopeful it will \"wax\" into matrimony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797528887626,"sku":"S24124B1","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-ruby-diamond-gold-and-silver-crescent-brooch-circa-1900_06f3bf07-f2c0-41c0-88a8-25dc1306f1cc.jpg?v=1791142960"},{"product_id":"art-deco-diamond-and-platinum-bow-brooch-circa-1925","title":"Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch, Circa 1925","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Art Deco diamond and platinum bow brooch, finely pavé set with old style eight-cut diamonds, with cheneered gallery, mounted in platinum, with a white gold pin and roller catch, numbered, circa 1925. 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The pendant has a gold bale, with granulated Etruscan style work, the central micromosaic features Cupid, with the sky as the background, with a circular surround of Etruscan style granulation and wirework and blue, white and red micromosaics, with three pendant drops, set with micromosaics, with white flowers on a red background, with a shepherd hook on the back for the removable bale and a pin and catch fitting, with studio marks on the back and pin. The earrings feature a micromosaic cherub, on a pale blue background, with a circular surround of Etruscan style granulation and wirework, with micromosaic circle tops, with forget-me-nots, on a red background, with gold bars below, with three pendant drops, set with micromosaics, with white flowers on a red background, with studio marks on the back and Vatican marks on the wires, mounted in gold, circa 1850, in a fitted case.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eMosaics are an ancient form of decoration, made of tiles, tesserae in Italian, from the Greek tesseris, referring to their four sided shapes. Earlier mosaics were made of stone and glass. Micromosaic utilised enamel, made of fused silica, with minerals to produce the required colours. The shapes were circular or cubic and known as “loaves”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThey flourished in the Roman, Byzantine and medieval periods. The Vatican Mosaics Studio was established at the end of the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. It was responsible for the maintenance of the works of art in St. Peter’s Basilica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eProduction of micromosaics date from the end of the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Earlier designs were inspired by neoclassical allegorical themes, these were followed by flowers, animals and the well-known ruins of Rome. Due to growing demand of micromosaics the Workshop of St. Peter was set up, in 1795 as a branch of the Mosaics Studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Pope presented some of the finest works to visiting diplomats and sovereigns. They began to circulate more widely and gained prestige among the wealthy and those on the Grand Tour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eCraftsmen who had trained in the workshops of the Vatican set up stands in the area surrounding Rome’s Spanish Steps, where most of the tourists stayed, to sell their Grand Tour micromosaics. They sold ready-made pieces and took commissions. The majority of micromosaics are unsigned, although Gioacchino Barberi and Giacomo Raffaelli were master craftsmen who did sign their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe micromosaics were usually sold without frames and tourists went to jewellers to have them set in jewellery or decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eWith thanks to Il Micromosaico di Luigina Rech – micromosaico.it translation by John Matthews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797569945930,"sku":"S11124S","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-italian-micromosaic-and-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-and-earrings-suite-circa-1850_f3df771f-06a3-4568-bc38-cdd4bfa70f5e.jpg?v=1791143000"},{"product_id":"antique-italian-micromosaic-and-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-and-earrings-suite-circa-1870","title":"Antique Italian Micromosaic and Gold Brooch-Cum-Pendant and Earrings Suite, Circa 1870","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Italian micromosaic and gold brooch-cum-pendant and earrings suite. The pendant has a gold bale, with granulated Etruscan style work, the micromosaic features a fly or beetle, with a green metallic abdomen and brown thorax, on a white background, in a circle, superimposed on a square, set sideways, with blue white and red micromosaics in the corners, with circles above and below, set with flower, blue and red micromosaics and flower trefoil micromosaics either side, with a wirework surround, with three pendant drops, featuring arrowheads and circles, set with blue, white and red micromosaic, with a shepherd hook on the back for the removable bale and a locket with purple fabric, with a pin and hook catch fitting. The earrings feature a similar, scaled down design, with the flies, in circles, on a square, with gold trefoils either side and below, with lozenge shaped tops, set with micromosaic, with a flower in the centre with a blue and white surround, with a red and white triangle border, circa 1870, in a Marchesini, Firenze Roma, fitted case.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eMosaics are an ancient form of decoration, made of tiles, tesserae in Italian, from the Greek tesseris, referring to their four sided shapes. Earlier mosaics were made of stone and glass. Micromosaic utilised enamel, made of fused silica, with minerals to produce the required colours. The shapes were circular or cubic and known as “loaves”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThey flourished in the Roman, Byzantine and medieval periods. The Vatican Mosaics Studio was established at the end of the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. It was responsible for the maintenance of the works of art in St. Peter’s Basilica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eProduction of micromosaics date from the end of the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. Earlier designs were inspired by neoclassical allegorical themes, these were followed by flowers, animals and the well-known ruins of Rome. Due to growing demand of micromosaics the Workshop of St. Peter was set up, in 1795 as a branch of the Mosaics Studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Pope presented some of the finest works to visiting diplomats and sovereigns. They began to circulate more widely and gained prestige among the wealthy and those on the Grand Tour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eCraftsmen who had trained in the workshops of the Vatican set up stands in the area surrounding Rome’s Spanish Steps, where most of the tourists stayed, to sell their Grand Tour micromosaics. They sold ready-made pieces and took commissions. The majority of micromosaics are unsigned, although Gioacchino Barberi and Giacomo Raffaelli were master craftsmen who did sign their pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe micromosaics were usually sold without frames and tourists went to jewellers to have them set in jewellery or decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eWith thanks to Il Micromosaico di Luigina Rech – micromosaico.it translation by John Matthews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797614018890,"sku":"XS\u0026MT10124S","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-italian-micromosaic-and-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-and-earrings-suite-circa-1870_f7f44db4-74b5-41d9-9ba1-0e445fab1f73.jpg?v=1791143009"},{"product_id":"pair-of-cartier-art-deco-ruby-diamond-and-platinum-clips-circa-1937","title":"Pair of Cartier Art Deco Ruby Diamond and Platinum Clips, Circa 1937","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of Cartier, Art Deco, ruby and diamond double clips, with a triple row, raised, bombé cluster of faceted, round and cushion shaped rubies, in claw settings, flanked by pavé set round brilliant-cut diamonds, in leaf shaped mounts, with a surrounding of baguette-cut diamonds, in end on settings, with three trapezoid diamonds, in rub over settings, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier London, numbered 7935 (worn), circa 1937, with later white gold clip fittings. Accompanied by I.A.J.A. 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In Victorian symbolism the crescent or new moon represented a new relationship. Hopeful it will \"wax\" into matrimony.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eThis original antique brooch has been enhanced with an optional ruby centre and an optional diamond centre, made in our London workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797754003786,"sku":"S5824B","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/victorian-diamond-crescent-brooch-with-original-sapphire-and-new-ruby-and-diamond-inserts-in-silver-upon-gold-circa-1890.jpg?v=1791143182"},{"product_id":"antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-crescent-brooch-circa-1890-4-00-carats","title":"Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890, 4.00 Carats","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique crescent moon brooch, set with a single row of old-cut diamonds, graduating in size, tapering to rose-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.00 carats, claw set in silver-upon-gold, with a plain inner curve and cut down set outer curve, with a later pin and roller catch fitting, English, circa 1890. 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Paris, 1889\", containing a screwdriver to remove the brooch fitting. The emeralds have an estimated total weight of 0.30 carat and in our opinion, show characteristics of Columbian emeralds. Estimated total diamond weight 4.25 carats. In our opinion the colour is G to H and our opinion of the clarity is VS.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eVever\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGeorges Le Saché was a respected French jewellery designer and manufacturer who created pieces for some of the most prominent jewellery houses of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Born into a creative family in Paris in 1849, Georges Le Saché showed artistic promise early in life. His grandfather Jean-Jacques Le Saché was an engraver for the Paris Mint and was commissioned by the Mayor of Ghent in 1810 to make a medal for which he was praised not only for “the imaginative handling of the subject” but also the “meticulous craftsmanship evident in the piece”. 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He then travelled to England where he studied and learnt as much as possible, applying his knowledge of drawing and design to a variety of decorative arts. At the outbreak of war in 1870 he returned to France, where he spent six months serving in the 1st battalion of the Seine regiment, until March 1871. He then returned to London for another year, until settling back in Paris, finding work as a designer for the jeweller Lucien Falize. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis proved an important period in Le Saché’s life as he and Falize became friends as well as professional collaborators. Falize taught him much about the jewellers’ art and Le Saché's position enabled him to study a wide variety of wonderful jewels, both antique and contemporary. The craft of the goldsmith inspired Le Saché’s designs, leading him to become a knowledgeable and skilled manufacturer, thanks to the careful tutelage and encouragement of his friend. After five years of working with Falize, Le Saché left, to join the highly regarded manufacturing jewellery company, Baucheron et Guillain, in 1877. His marriage to Baucheron’s daughter made a move to the family business almost inevitable. Eventually he would take it over as his own. He soon came to create pieces for some of the most famous Parisian jewellery houses of the period, who exhibited his pieces at the world fairs, both in Paris and internationally. He also attracted the attention of the American jewellers, Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., who commissioned various pieces from him.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLe Saché ran his workshop for over thirty years, preferring to remain anonymous. He worked to commission and sold only through agents. His workshop trained a steady stream of apprentices and craftsmen, never forgetting his enriching five years with Falize. The quality of his work spoke for itself. He was recognised by his peers, in 1901, with a large silver-gilt plaque, awarded for what Henri Vever referred to as the “rare talents and absolute integrity of an excellent artist and manufacturer”. Despite never seeking attention for himself his pieces are now in some of the most important jewellery collections in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;\"\u003eWith thanks to Hancocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63798316269898,"sku":"XAZ17626P2","price":32000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georges-le-sach-for-vever-belle-poque-emerald-diamond-platinum-and-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-necklace-circa-1900_884f7a0b-e7e9-4c64-9aef-59e40ef1e1db.jpg?v=1791143862"},{"product_id":"victorian-the-goldsmiths-silversmiths-ltd-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-circa-1890","title":"Victorian The Goldsmiths \u0026 Silversmiths Ltd. Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Brooch Cum Pendant, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian diamond and silver-upon-gold brooch-cum-pendant, in an openwork, six petal, flower cluster design, with an old-cut diamond, in a cut down setting, in the centre of a cluster of old-cut diamonds, in cut down settings, the petals are formed by old-cut diamond arches, in cut down settings, with larger old-cut diamonds in cut down settings, in the centres, on knife edges so they appear to float, suspending a drop, set with a small old-cut diamond, above a pear shape old-cut diamond, in claw settings, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with a removable brooch fitting and a silver, flattened link trace chain, with a jump and bolt ring clasp, marked sterling, circa 1890, in a The Goldsmiths \u0026amp; Silversmiths Ltd. fitted case. Estimated total diamond weight 6.00 carats, with an estimated colour of H-J and an estimated clarity of VS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63798320529738,"sku":"XAZ17626P3","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/victorian-the-goldsmiths-silversmiths-ltd-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-circa-1890.jpg?v=1791143871"},{"product_id":"antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-bow-brooch-circa-1850","title":"Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Bow Brooch, Circa 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique diamond bow brooch, with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, in the knot, in a cluster of old-cut diamonds, in a gold grain setting, above a crown gallery, in a single looped, three row ribbon, set with rose-cut diamonds, two of the rows in grain settings, with the top row in loops of rub over settings, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with a removable pin fitting, with later French owl and swan import marks for 18ct gold and silver, in a fitted, blue leather case, with C L initials below a crown, circa 1850. Estimated stone weights total 5.50 carats, large diamond approximately 0.70 carat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63798328328522,"sku":"XAZ17626B4","price":19000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-bow-brooch-circa-1850_485a0485-5f96-4cdb-ba80-cd052ad2c72c.jpg?v=1791143879"}],"url":"https:\/\/moirafinejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-and-period-brooches.oembed?page=2","provider":"Moira Fine Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}