Vermillion Sky - Antique Ruby Crescent Moon Pendant Brooch old_mine_diamonds G for garnet

G for garnet

Wigg & Son in Newmarket

is punctuated by four roundels of cobalt blue enamel

the surface of this singular Australian opal creates a flicking patchwork of azure

Vermillion Sky - Antique Ruby Crescent Moon Pendant Brooch old_mine_diamonds G for garnetIf anyone could bring the heavens down to earth, it was the jewelers of the Victorian era. The crescent moon motif was much in vogue during the later decades of the 19th century, along with its cousins, stars, and comets. To experience it in glowing, fine natural rubies and diamonds, well pictures say it all. Nineteen vermilion and hot, faceted natural rubies graduate in size down the outer edge. Depending on the light, their hues cover red to hot