Victorian Pearl and Diamond Comet Brooch Rock Crystal foil-backed to a bifurcated shank

foil-backed to a bifurcated shank circa 1800

the foiled back diamonds approximately 1 carat total

Tassie is a glass version of a cameo or intaglio

A captivating and charming piece of jewellery made circa 1780-1800

The diamond clarity for the centre stone is VVS2 and F colour and the smaller diamonds are F-G and VS1-VS2

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Comet Brooch Rock Crystal foil-backed to a bifurcated shankThis exquisite Victorian era comet brooch beautifully captures the celestial wonder of Halleys Comet, which graces Earths skies only once every 75 to 79 years. Due to the rarity of its appearance, throughout history, jewellery has been crafted to commemorate this awe inspiring event. These pieces often feature a distinctive tapered design, with a cluster of gemstones at one end, much like the one seen in this brooch. This style first gained popularity