{"product_id":"georgian-18ct-gold-rock-crystal-halleys-comet-brooch-c-1840","title":"Georgian 18ct Gold Rock Crystal Halley's Comet Brooch, c.1840","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare Georgian 18ct Gold Rock Crystal Halley's Comet brooch will add intrigue to your collection! The comet is formed of two crisp white\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Rock Crystals, each one beautifully faceted and foiled to scintillate in the light. They are displayed within \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSilver piecrust settings and joined by intricately engraved \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e18ct Gold accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6659,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Roboto\"}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Georgian Gold Halley's Comet Brooch\u0026quot;}\"\u003eHalley's Comet, a scientific phenomenon that enchanted both the Georgians and Victorians alike, occurs every 75 years and has been recorded by astronomers around the world since 240 BC!  It wasn't until 1705 that the British astronomer Edmond Halley understood that these appearances were reappearances of the same comet returning into view \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eevery 75 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6659,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Roboto\"}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Georgian Gold Halley's Comet Brooch\u0026quot;}\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCirca \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e1840\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this antique brooch is full of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGeorgian\u003c\/span\u003e charm and is proof that when science and art collide, treasures like this are produced!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERA:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Georgian, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ec.1840.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASUREMENTS: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBrooch is 35mm long x 14mm wide.\u003cbr\u003eLarge Rock Crystal is 13mm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein diameter.\u003cbr\u003eSmall Rock Crystal is 3mm in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e4.6g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTests as 18ct Gold, Silver settings, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRock Crystal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHALLMARKS:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Your order will be gift wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVERY GOOD-EXCELLENT: \u003c\/b\u003eThis Georgian 18ct Gold Rock Crystal Halley's Comet brooch is in wonderful condition, which is no mean feat when considering its impressive age. The Rock Crystals are bright with no signs of wear, and held securely within their collet settings. The Silver has accrued a light patina, enhancing the brilliance of the gems. There are some mild signs of surface wear throughout, but none that detract from the overall impact of the piece. With a robust pin, you can confidently wear this phenomenal Georgian Halley's Comet brooch!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillicoco ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50451557351718,"sku":"C3075","price":1189.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1131\/5568\/files\/C3075-1.jpg?v=1746137689","url":"https:\/\/de.lillicoco.com\/en\/products\/georgian-18ct-gold-rock-crystal-halleys-comet-brooch-c-1840","provider":"Lillicoco ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}