Night Passage | 10K Celestial Seed Pearl Brooch (Victorian, c. 1890s-1910s)
$365.00
Unit price perIt must have felt impossible to miss at gaslight distance.
This brooch plays with direction and contrast. A crescent moon curves inward while a shooting star cuts across the composition, its gold rays flaring with confidence. The silhouette is light but intentional, designed to read clearly even at a restrained scale.
Crafted in 10K gold and set with seed pearls, this antique celestial brooch dates to the late Victorian to early Edwardian period, when crescent moons and stars appeared throughout jewelry as symbols of guidance, longing, luck, and protection. The open crescent form, elongated rays, and restrained use of pearls give the piece a remarkably graphic silhouette that still feels strikingly modern more than a century later.
Details
• Size: 1.75 x 1 inches
• Metal: 10k Rose Gold
• Stone: Seed pearls
• Era: Late Victorian to Early Edwardian, c. 1890s–1910s
• Condition: Clean vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Tube and wire hinge and steel pinback shows mild waviness from age and use.
Your piece will arrive carefully packaged in RetroStarr presentation wrapping, ready for gifting, collecting, or immediate wear.
Please Note: Jewelry box, chains, styling props, and any additional items shown in photos are for display purposes only unless specifically listed as included.
Curated by Dana Sednek, GIA trained jewelry professional and founder of RetroStarr, where each jewel is hand selected for its past lives and future attitude.
This is a vintage fine jewelry piece, made with the quality and character of a bygone era.
Handle with care — she’s decades strong, but not indestructible.
To keep her sparkling into the future:
- Store separately to avoid scratches
- Avoid soaks, dips, or harsh chemicals
- Use a soft cloth for gentle cleaning
She’s lived through fashion eras — and she’s ready for whatever comes next.
All RetroStarr pieces ship within 3–5 business days via insured USPS Priority Mail.
Due to the one-of-a-kind nature of vintage jewelry, all sales are final. Please read descriptions carefully and reach out with any questions before purchasing — we’re happy to help!
