Victorian Star Orb Charm
The stars, back then, were fixed in place on the deep blue celestial sphere in the constellations of the zodiac which in the East were ruled by the planets of the Navaratna. There were only the planets and beyond them the celestial sphere rotating and the stars themselves, those “shining glorious lights”, were motionless… - Excerpt from The Celestial Collection
Utterly charming little gold orb, one side finished in midnight-blue guilloché enamel with a rose diamond star. It's crafted in 18 carat gold and hangs from a big old jump ring. Dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Era: Victorian, circa 1890
Stone: Rose Cut Diamond
Size: 10.0mm by 8.2mm (not including jump rings)
Marks: None, tested as 18ct gold (jump ring is 9ct)
Condition: Great antique condition
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[Last updated: September 15th, 2025]
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