Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch feed-condition-used This elegant design first gained

This elegant design first gained popularity in both France and Russia during the late 1800s

The Victorians believed the new moon symbolised a new beginning or relationship

The jewel comes in its original box

Pearls and diamonds have always been the best of friends

Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch feed-condition-used This elegant design first gainedA 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