{"product_id":"brooch","title":"Antique Victorian 835 Silver \"Paste Diamond\" Crescent Moon Pin Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapture a piece of the celestial heavens with this breathtaking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Crescent Moon Brooch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Handcrafted in high-grade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e835 Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this piece is a masterclass in late 19th-century romanticism. The crescent moon was the \"must-have\" accessory of the 1880s, and this double-row specimen remains as captivating today as it was over a century ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold, \"puffy\" crescent silhouette featuring a double row of hand-set \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaste (Antique Faux Diamond)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stones. Paste was highly prized in the Victorian era for its unique ability to mimic the soft, flickering glow of candlelight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike modern glass, these antique stones are hand-cut with \"open backs\" to allow light to travel through the silver, creating a deep, dimensional sparkle that radiates old-world charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver has developed a rich, authentic antique patina that beautifully frames the bright stones, emphasizing its 130-year history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-grade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e835 Fine Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Continental Silver).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clearly stamped with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"835\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the reverse cartouche.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures the original Victorian \"C-clasp\" and an elongated pin stem, which was designed to secure the brooch through the heavy fabrics of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Victorian (circa 1880–1890).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.25\" (Comparable to a US Penny as shown in photos).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis brooch is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Antique Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. All Paste stones appear original and secure in their settings. The silver frame is structurally sound with no thinning, and the pin mechanism remains functional. It possesses the light surface wear and \"honest\" patina expected of a genuine 19th-century treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis brooch is a \"utility\" piece for the modern collector. While stunning on a lapel or scarf, many collectors today use a \"brooch-to-pendant\" converter to wear these horizontally as a celestial statement necklace. Its 835 silver composition makes it a significant upgrade from standard costume jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour purchase includes complimentary shipping insurance for total peace of mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NORRYKIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56406113026214,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6544\/6054\/files\/2DF9A4CA-CFBD-48AC-9651-2D6EDA9ABD90.jpg?v=1776971251","url":"https:\/\/norrykin.com\/products\/brooch","provider":"NORRYKIN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}