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Antique Victorian 18K Stick Pin with 9 diamonds on a carved crescent moonstone. This stick pin is crafted in bright polished 18K rose gold. It features a crescent moon lined with 9 graduated in size, circular diamonds on a solid back with a decorated gallery. The face is framed with nine circulardiamonds, bead set in a fishtail setting. The back of the piece is closed with eyelets below the diamonds for light to flow. The Man in the Moon is hand carved from opaque grayish-white moonstone. (of course)The crescent is set on a silver straight pin stem.
The pin measures 2.5 inches long with the crescent measuring 1/2 inch in diameter. It appears to be European made, probably France in the late 1800's.This beautifulstick pin weighs 0.1 ounces.
A specific symbol in Victorian jewelrywas the crescent moon. Crescent moons symbolize the feminine moon goddess, and as such, is associated with female empowerment.
The moon also represents change, for just as the moon cycles though phases, so does life.
