SOLD Antique 9K, Garnet & Seed Pearl Crescent Brooch woven hair It was purchased in 1754

It was purchased in 1754 by Augstus III of Poland and relocated to Dresden

The beautiful

with beautiful repousse work extending around the shank

The area between wings and head has a row of glittering diamonds

most men sported these decorative yet practical contraptions

SOLD Antique 9K, Garnet & Seed Pearl Crescent Brooch woven hair It was purchased in 1754Celestial jewelry first gained popularity thanks to the discovery of Halleys comet, by astronomer Sir Edmond Halley all the way back in 1682. He correctly predicted the comet would return in 1758, then again in 1835. To prepare for the comet's arrival in the 1800s, late Georgian early Victorian women sought out comet themed brooches in gold and diamonds or silver and paste. The celestial jewelry craze did not pass with Halleys comet. Throughout the