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

and dates from the 1920s

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

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

Prinicpal ruby: 6

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