#JOTW Edwardian diamond turquoise crescent

[Cerulean]

I’m not sure if this merits its own thread, but I’m so thrilled with this piece. It’s a holy grail item for me! I’ve always adored celestial pieces…and I’ve particularly admired the antique diamond crescents that adorn Pricescope. They’ve also continued to climb in price as they’ve grown in popularity.

I knew I wanted one with a pop of color - solid gold versus silver or platinum, and delicate prongs. I had an image in my head but nothing ever struck me, so I’ve patiently waited until the right crescent came along.

I stumbled on a 15k gold, turquoise and diamond crescent brooch at an online auction. It was 4.9 cm, not too blingy so that I could wear it everyday, turquoise is one of my favorite colored stones (also my birthstone) and after hemming and hawing for a few days I knew I had to have it! It wasn’t a steal, but it’s exactly what I wanted.

I had it converted to a necklace at a local jeweler. They had a gorgeous faceted 14k gold chain that delicately shimmers (it matched better than 18k YG).

I toyed with orientation and whether to leave it a pendant versus permanently attach it, but went for having it attached. I added a few jump rings so I could adjust and voila! I instructed the bench to leave as much patina as possible and it looks like they did.

It goes perfectly with my Edwardian 15k gold diamond studs my mother got me! Match made in heaven. I’m just over the moon

 

[Leigh10]

I’m not sure if this merits its own thread, but I’m so thrilled with this piece. It’s a holy grail item for me! I’ve always adored celestial pieces…and I’ve particularly admired the antique diamond crescents that adorn Pricescope. They’ve also continued to climb in price as they’ve grown in popularity.

I knew I wanted one with a pop of color - solid gold versus silver or platinum, and delicate prongs. I had an image in my head but nothing ever struck me, so I’ve patiently waited until the right crescent came along.

I stumbled on a 15k gold, turquoise and diamond crescent brooch at an online auction. It was 4.9 cm, not too blingy so that I could wear it everyday, turquoise is one of my favorite colored stones (also my birthstone) and after hemming and hawing for a few days I knew I had to have it! It wasn’t a steal, but it’s exactly what I wanted.

I had it converted to a necklace at a local jeweler. They had a gorgeous faceted 14k gold chain that delicately shimmers (it matched better than 18k YG).

I toyed with orientation and whether to leave it a pendant versus permanently attach it, but went for having it attached. I added a few jump rings so I could adjust and voila! I instructed the bench to leave as much patina as possible and it looks like they did.

It goes perfectly with my Edwardian 15k gold diamond studs my mother got me! Match made in heaven. I’m just over the moon

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It is FABULOUS! Wishing you many years of enjoyment!!!

 

[Cerulean]

Closeups of the profile and tiny collets

 

[Leigh10]

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Those collets are scrumptious! It necklace looks wonderful on you.

 

[Catmom]

Oh it's so gorgeous and a perfect match to your earrings!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I love this SO much!!! Congrats on a lovely find!

cheers--Sharon

 

[MamaBear]

I love this! It really is beautiful!

 

[Wink]

I’m not sure if this merits its own thread, but I’m so thrilled with this piece. It’s a holy grail item for me! I’ve always adored celestial pieces…and I’ve particularly admired the antique diamond crescents that adorn Pricescope. They’ve also continued to climb in price as they’ve grown in popularity.

I knew I wanted one with a pop of color - solid gold versus silver or platinum, and delicate prongs. I had an image in my head but nothing ever struck me, so I’ve patiently waited until the right crescent came along.

I stumbled on a 15k gold, turquoise and diamond crescent brooch at an online auction. It was 4.9 cm, not too blingy so that I could wear it everyday, turquoise is one of my favorite colored stones (also my birthstone) and after hemming and hawing for a few days I knew I had to have it! It wasn’t a steal, but it’s exactly what I wanted.

I had it converted to a necklace at a local jeweler. They had a gorgeous faceted 14k gold chain that delicately shimmers (it matched better than 18k YG).

I toyed with orientation and whether to leave it a pendant versus permanently attach it, but went for having it attached. I added a few jump rings so I could adjust and voila! I instructed the bench to leave as much patina as possible and it looks like they did.

It goes perfectly with my Edwardian 15k gold diamond studs my mother got me! Match made in heaven. I’m just over the moon

Just my opinion, of course, but anything bringing you joy deserves its own thread.

 

[LightBright]

I’m not sure if this merits its own thread, but I’m so thrilled with this piece. It’s a holy grail item for me! I’ve always adored celestial pieces…and I’ve particularly admired the antique diamond crescents that adorn Pricescope. They’ve also continued to climb in price as they’ve grown in popularity.

I knew I wanted one with a pop of color - solid gold versus silver or platinum, and delicate prongs. I had an image in my head but nothing ever struck me, so I’ve patiently waited until the right crescent came along.

I stumbled on a 15k gold, turquoise and diamond crescent brooch at an online auction. It was 4.9 cm, not too blingy so that I could wear it everyday, turquoise is one of my favorite colored stones (also my birthstone) and after hemming and hawing for a few days I knew I had to have it! It wasn’t a steal, but it’s exactly what I wanted.

I had it converted to a necklace at a local jeweler. They had a gorgeous faceted 14k gold chain that delicately shimmers (it matched better than 18k YG).

I toyed with orientation and whether to leave it a pendant versus permanently attach it, but went for having it attached. I added a few jump rings so I could adjust and voila! I instructed the bench to leave as much patina as possible and it looks like they did.

It goes perfectly with my Edwardian 15k gold diamond studs my mother got me! Match made in heaven. I’m just over the moon

This looks perfect, perfect together. Well done!

 

[mrs-b]

This is SO beautiful! And how lovely it is with your earrings.

Congratulations on this beautiful addition!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I’m not sure if this merits its own thread, but I’m so thrilled with this piece. It’s a holy grail item for me! I’ve always adored celestial pieces…and I’ve particularly admired the antique diamond crescents that adorn Pricescope. They’ve also continued to climb in price as they’ve grown in popularity.

I knew I wanted one with a pop of color - solid gold versus silver or platinum, and delicate prongs. I had an image in my head but nothing ever struck me, so I’ve patiently waited until the right crescent came along.

I stumbled on a 15k gold, turquoise and diamond crescent brooch at an online auction. It was 4.9 cm, not too blingy so that I could wear it everyday, turquoise is one of my favorite colored stones (also my birthstone) and after hemming and hawing for a few days I knew I had to have it! It wasn’t a steal, but it’s exactly what I wanted.

I had it converted to a necklace at a local jeweler. They had a gorgeous faceted 14k gold chain that delicately shimmers (it matched better than 18k YG).

I toyed with orientation and whether to leave it a pendant versus permanently attach it, but went for having it attached. I added a few jump rings so I could adjust and voila! I instructed the bench to leave as much patina as possible and it looks like they did.

It goes perfectly with my Edwardian 15k gold diamond studs my mother got me! Match made in heaven. I’m just over the moon

DDG !


that was deffinatly worth waiting for
and yes, she deserves her own thread !!!

 

[MissGotRocks]

It is pretty and so you! Congrats on the find and love it with the earrings!

 

[tyty333]

So pretty @Cerulean ! The chain you put it on matches perfectly! It makes my heart happy to see old treasures being slightly modified
to be made more wearable. Lovely piece!

 

[Cerulean]

Just my opinion, of course, but anything bringing you joy deserves its own thread.

Aww I love this, thank you @Wink - lovely thing to say!

 

[oldcutclubmember]

it’s beautiful and I love how it looks on your neck! It’s the perfect size and looks like it was made just for you.

 

[Tigerlilyrosepetal]

I love the color! It’s perfect! Good find.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

It’s SO pretty on you, what a find that is. Did the box come with it too? Sorry If that’s already been asked, I didn’t read all the replies.

 

[Cerulean]

It’s SO pretty on you, what a find that is. Did the box come with it too? Sorry If that’s already been asked, I didn’t read all the replies.

Aww thank you. I’m lucky I stumbled on it!

The box did come with it! It’s the original box - which is pretty extraordinary!

 

[Eli22]

Love love love! It looks perfect on you and those tiny collets…swoon

 

[Piper70]

So pretty! Enjoy!! And I agree it deserves a thread. I love seeing interesting things like this!

 

[Slickk]

Beautiful! It’s so lovely on you!!

 

[rcjtraveler]

Beautiful. Love it on the chain. Sits so nicely on the neck. Looks great with your earrings. Enjoy!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

So pretty, I love the pop of blue and the antique cut diamonds!

 

[yennyfire]

It is fabulous and looks perfect on you!! Enjoy her for many years to come!

 

[dk168]

Gorgeous, thanks for sharing!

Instead of a full diamond tennis or Riviera necklace, I would like a crescent one like this, with interchangeable centre piece in LGDs and pearls.

DK

 

[junebug17]

This is SO pretty @Cerulean! Looks really lovely on you, congrats on finding this beauty.

 

[Cerulean]

You guys are the best. Thanks to everyone for the kindness and enthusiasm - I love being able to share the joy of a new find with this community!

 

[Ally T]

This is so lovely!

 

[ean]

This is so lovely! It looks amazing on you! I will forever thank you for helping me source my sapphire which has been getting a lot of attention IRL Since I started wearing it to work. And those earrings are just amazing!!!