Georgian Vauxhall Glass Crescent Brooch

Georgian Vauxhall Glass Crescent BroochAn unusual Vauxhall glass brooch formed as a crescent moon and star. Vauxhall glass, aka mirror glass, takes its name from the Vauxhall Glassworks where it was produced during the 18th and 19th centuries. Unlike paste gemstones, which were used more or less interchangeably with natural gemstones, mirror glass is characterised by its highly reflective nature, and intense colour hues purple, orange, red, green, blue and white. Pieces were likely sold as

are thought to draw to light

(which will at some point come back) so are carried by travelers to make sure they return safely from their journeys

Built in 14 carat gold

The garnet displays wear to the table facet - see images

Can you even imagine what Hera must have thought

The ring dates from the 1920s

blood-red garnet surrounded by a halo of chunky old mine cut diamonds totalling around 60pts of a carat

Beethoven was writing his third symphony

or Fancie from Thomas Jenner's 1662 series "The foure faculties of the minde"

Classic Art Deco eternity ring set with half a carat of glistening single cut diamonds

Weight: 5 grams

Cool Art Deco statement ring set with a vibrant apple-green jade disc with a glistening diamond at the centre