Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch feed-agegroup-adult It is surrounded by 3

It is surrounded by 3

This pin looks as delightful on a lapel as a tie

An 18ct gold knot is the centrepiece to a disk of mother of pearl

Made of tortoiseshell and cut steel

with elegantly curling stems wrapping around the central stone

Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch feed-agegroup-adult It is surrounded by 3A very fine Edwardian ruby and diamond brooch in the shape of a crescent moon. Although crescent moons and stars were fashionable in the Georgian era, they were particularly popular in the 19th Century and the Romantic Period (the early years of Queen Victorias reign). They were then popular again during the Aesthetic Period (after the Queen finally came out of her 20 year mourning for Prince Albert). The Edwardians, inspired by Queen Alexandra, wore