Sold Antique 14K, Onyx, Seed Pearl & Enamel Ring portrait chubby crescent moon brooch is

chubby crescent moon brooch is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold

intaglio carved with the figure of a Spartan soldier

Dimensions: 4" x 3

punctuated with a coral cabochon right at its center

or pinned to a lapel

Sold Antique 14K, Onyx, Seed Pearl & Enamel Ring portrait chubby crescent moon brooch isThe Victorian Era was a hot time for all things celestial. When Halley's comet soared across the heavens in 1835, star themed jewelry was sought after by all the fashionable ladies and gentlemen! Tiaras, necklaces and of course, brooches were embellished with star motifs, symbolizing a modern age, and to the sentimental Victorians, hope. The trend continued well into the Edwardian Era, with Queen Alexandra being known for wearing countless star