Late Victorian Diamond Crescent Brooch solitaire rings pie crust settings

pie crust settings

with double and triple rope link strands and elegant trefoil shaped spacers with infinity knot centres

Thomas Becket (aka Saint Thomas of Canterbury or Thomas of London) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 116 until his murder in 1170

Old European & Transitional cut diamonds -

beginning at diametrically opposite points on the band and ending half way up the pearl - the band continues its curve

Late Victorian Diamond Crescent Brooch solitaire rings pie crust settingsDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Striking antique crescent brooch dating from the late Victorian era, circa 1890. It's set with three central icy white diamonds with further graduated diamonds at each of the points, with fine millegrain detailing. Crafted in 15 karat gold and platinum throughout. STONES Old cut diamonds MEASUREMENTS 5. 3 x 0. 4cm WEIGHT 3. 57g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold and platinum CONDITION Good, few scratches to the platinum