18K Solid Gold Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Floral Bangle 18k_vintage_earrings The reed and crosshatch design

The reed and crosshatch design was a popular mark of the era symbolizing affection and fidelity

to remember someone or something close to your heart

this symbolism finds expression in the phrase "Je m'attache ou je meurs

A pinwheel halo of hand engraved work surrounds the diamond

1900Weight: 2

18K Solid Gold Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Floral Bangle 18k_vintage_earrings The reed and crosshatch designCrafted towards the end of the Victorian era, this lovely celestial, floral bangle features ten rose cut diamonds and one old mine cut diamond set in silver in a beautiful floral spray. Silver was often used as a setting in antique jewelry to enhance the shine of diamonds. The floral design is cleverly crafted inside a crescent moon. Typically given for honeymoons, crescent jewelry was given as bridal gifts to a newlywed couple symbolizing the start