Diamond Star Shaped Brooches. Diamonds lend themselves well to star shaped brooches as the gemstone can sparkle just like the stars in the sky. Below are some examples of diamond star shaped brooches.
A diamond star brooch, circa 1890 Set throughout with old brilliant-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approx. 3.90cts total, length 4.5cm
Sold for £ 4,375 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2019
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PAIR OF DIAMOND STAR BROOCHES
Each designed as a pair of diamond-set stars centering on an undulating diamond-set line Metal: 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 160 round diamonds with approximate total weight of 7.50 – 8.00 carats Size/Dimensions: 6.5 cm length, 1.7 cm at widest point Signature: VCA (on one brooch), Van Cleef & Arpels (on the other brooch) Marks: OR750, numbered, French assay marks, jeweler’s marks Gross Weight: 17.2 grams Accompanied by Van Cleef & Arpels Pouch
Sold for USD 9,375 at Christies in 2019
Antique Silver, Gold and Diamond Star Brooch Centering one old-mine cut diamond approximately .70 ct., tipped by 5 old-mine cut diamonds approximately 1.00 ct., with rays of 15 old-mine cut diamonds approximately 1.40 cts., accented by rose-cut diamonds, circa 1880, approximately 8.5 dwts.
Sold for $3,437 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2019
A diamond star brooch / pendant, early 20th century Of pierced design, set throughout with cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds, cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 1.00 carat total, French assay mark, detachable brooch and pendant fittings, length 5.5cm
Sold for £2,000 at Chiswick Auctions in 2019
Gold and diamond brooch Made by Unknown (person) in Australia, Oceania, 1880-1890. Brooch, 9 ct gold and diamond, unknown maker, Australia, 1880-1890. Brooch made in the form of an eight pointed star stamped from 9 ct gold sheet with small granualted flowers set in the angles. The raised central boss features a small claw set brilliant cut diamond (approx 0.03ct) surrounded with gold granules and spiraled wirework decoration.
Reference: Museum of Applied Art and Sciences
Three diamond star brooches, circa 1880 The largest set in the center with an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.50 carats, completed by 76 old European-cut, old-mine and rose-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 9.25 carats, the two smaller similarly decorated with a total of 98 old European-cut, old-mine and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 14.75 carats, mounted in gold and silver, brooch pins detachable. With box stamped R&S Garrard & Co.
Sold for 53,125 USD at Sotheby’s in 2008
