Ref: C9159A
A Victorian comet brooch set with white sapphire, rubies, and emerald. Crafted in richly coloured high-carat yellow gold, the brooch is designed as a stylised Halley’s comet with intricate scrollwork and hand-engraved detail. The central old mine cut white sapphire radiates brilliance, accented by four rubies of graduating size and a single square step-cut emerald forming the comet’s tail.
This finely made jewel captures the celestial fascination of the Victorian era, commemorating the comet’s 1835 appearance. Comet motifs represented hope and change. These items were cherished as keepsakes and reflected Victorian fascination with astronomy and celestial events.
Era: Victorian. Dated 1848.
Engraved: ‘G Hartley’.
Metal: 22ct Yellow Gold. UK Hallmarks.
Stones: White Sapphire. Ruby. Emerald.
Fittings: Pin & Hook.
Dimensions: 3 × 2 cm.
Ref: C9159A
A Victorian comet brooch set with white sapphire, rubies, and emerald. Crafted in richly coloured high-carat yellow gold, the brooch is designed as a stylised Halley’s comet with intricate scrollwork and hand-engraved detail. The central old mine cut white sapphire radiates brilliance, accented by four rubies of graduating size and a single square step-cut emerald forming the comet’s tail.
This finely made jewel captures the celestial fascination of the Victorian era, commemorating the comet’s 1835 appearance. Comet motifs represented hope and change. These items were cherished as keepsakes and reflected Victorian fascination with astronomy and celestial events.
Era: Victorian. Dated 1848.
Engraved: ‘G Hartley’.
Metal: 22ct Yellow Gold. UK Hallmarks.
Stones: White Sapphire. Ruby. Emerald.
Fittings: Pin & Hook.
Dimensions: 3 × 2 cm.
