Diamond Stars

A mid 19th century diamond star brooch.

A diamond brooch.

A diamond brooch/hair ornament, early 20th century, by Friedländer, Berlin.

An early 20th century natural pearl and diamond brooch by Cartier.

A diamond star brooch, late 19th/early 20th century.

A late 19th century diamond star brooch, circa 1890.

A late 19th century diamond starburst brooch, circa 1890.

A platinum, gold and diamond brooch, circa 1900.

A sapphire and diamond starburst brooch.

A silver, gold and diamond brooch, circa 1890.

The Wittelsbach blue diamond set into a brooch.

Three gold, silver and diamond brooches, late 19th century.

Two diamond brooches/pendants, late 19th century.

Norwegian Orders

 I've had these pics for a while, and I kept not posting them. I've always loved military-style orders from all countries. They are beautifully designed, and usually come in pretty star and cross shapes, and an array of colored enamels. These are all orders of the Norwegian Monarchy.

Order of Merit, Grand Cross, Ladies.

Order of Merit, Star of Commander's Cross.

Order of Merit, Knight, Ladies.

Order of Merit, Officer, Gentlemen.

Order of St. Olav, Centre of Grand Officers Star.

Order of St. Olav, Ladies.

Order of St. Olav, Commander's Star.

Order of St. Olav, Commander.

Order of St. Olav, Grand Cross Collar.

Order of St. Olav, Knight, Ladies.

Order of St. Olav.

Order of St. Olav, Officer, Gentlemen.

Princess Eugenie's Crown.

The King's Medal of Merit.

The Order of Merit, Commander, Gentlemen.

The Order of the Norwegian Lion, Collar.

The Order of the Norwegian Lion, Grand Cross.

The Order of the Norwegian Lion, Grand Cross and Collar.

The Order of the Norwegian Lion, Medallion.

The Order of the Norwegian Lion, Medallion.

The Order of the Norwegian Lion, Reverse side of the Medallion.

Moons and Stars

Because it's been forever since I posted anything with jewelry, I thought I'd start out with two of my favorite symbols in jewelry: Moons and Stars.

14 karat gold and citrine brooch by Verdura.

A diamond crescent moon brooch from 1905.

A diamond crescent moon by Tiffany & Co., 1900.

Pair of 18 karat gold, platinum, diamond and colored stone brooches by Tiffany & Co., France.

Pair of 19th century diamond star brooches.

Platinum, gold and diamond brooch, circa 1900.

Sapphire and diamond brooch, 1890's.

Three emerald and diamond brooches and one diamond star brooch, late 19th century.

An early 20th century crescent moon diamond brooch.

A Victoria era crescent moon diamond brooch.

Diamond crescent moon brooch, late 19th century.

Diamond Maltese cross brooch, circa 1825.

Diamond starburst brooch.

Diamond star brooch, 1880.

Late 19th century diamond and sapphire crescent moon brooch and another oval diamond brooch.

A collection of brooches: a diamond starburst, crucifix pendant, and arrow brooch.