This exquisite antique crescent brooch embodies the refined elegance of early 20th-century fine jewelry. Crafted in solid platinum (tested), it is set with approximately 1.00 carat total weight of old European cut diamonds, hand-set in a graduating arc that radiates light with every movement.
The crescent form is finely balanced with a graceful curvature and substantial weight, showing exceptional craftsmanship of the Edwardian and early Art Deco eras.
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Metal: Platinum (tested)
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Stones: ~1.00 carat total weight, old European cut diamonds
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Measurements: 34.92 mm wide x 3.5 mm thick x 6.25–6.65 mm height
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Closure: Early safety catch (transitional clasp)
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Era: Edwardian to early Art Deco, c. 1910s–1920s
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Weight 3.30 g
The Story & Symbolism of Crescent Brooches
Crescent moon brooches rose to prominence during the late Victorian, Edwardian, and early Art Deco periods (c. 1890–1930). They were often gifted as tokens of love and transformation, symbolizing:
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Femininity & Intuition – The moon’s association with women, cycles, and intuition made crescent jewelry a favorite for gifts among ladies of society.
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New Beginnings – A waxing crescent was seen as a symbol of growth, fresh starts, and hope for the future.
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Romantic & Celestial Fascination – The late 19th and early 20th centuries were marked by a cultural fascination with astronomy, which influenced fine jewelry designs.
Platinum, newly popular at the turn of the century, became the ideal metal to highlight diamonds, further enhancing the ethereal glow of crescent jewels. Surviving platinum diamond crescents are now considered rare and highly collectible examples of antique jewelry design.
Collector's Note:
Comparable examples of platinum crescent moon brooches, set with old European cut diamonds, have appeared in international auction houses and museum archives. Sotheby’s and Christie’s have documented similar Edwardian and early Art Deco diamond crescents, often exceeding 1.00 carat total weight, with realized prices ranging from $3,000 to $5,500, depending on size, carat weight, and provenance.
This brooch, with its substantial width (34.92 mm), platinum construction, and approximately 1.00 carat total weight of diamonds, represents the finest craftsmanship of its era. Surviving examples of this quality are increasingly scarce, making it not only a jewel of beauty but also an important artifact of antique jewelry history.
Not actively for sale. Displayed here for archive purposes. Inquiries welcome from serious collectors.
