Victorian 19 Carat Aquamarine Pendant van cleef & arpels A stunning old cut diamond

A stunning old cut diamond crescent moon brooch dating from the latter half of the 19th Century

Modelled in 18k gold

studded with rose cut diamonds and ruby-set eyes

It's crafted in 15 karat gold with millegrain platinum settings - stamped "Patent App For" and offered in the original fitted presentation box

had bypassed the Greeks and Romans and acquired their knowledge of building grand monuments straight from the Jewish source

Victorian 19 Carat Aquamarine Pendant van cleef & arpels A stunning old cut diamondDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A particularly beautiful antique aquamarine pendant dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. The stone is a sublime pale blue colour, with lively fire and flash, and weighs a shade under 19 carats. It's set in a simple yellow gold mount, open backed with split claws. It's offered on a period 9 karat gold chain, and remains in excellent condition 130+ years on. STONES Natural Aquamarine 18. 9ct MEASUREMENTS Pendant: