{"product_id":"georgian-halleys-comet-brooch","title":"Georgian Halley's Comet Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the dawn of time, man has looked to the cosmos with wonder, fear and delight. From shooting stars to eclipses; meteor showers to the northern lights, there's never a shortage of reasons to gaze at the night sky. But just what is it about space and the unknown that piques our curiosity? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer may be different for each of us, but one thing I think we all can agree on is that these celestial events are often a pretty incredible sight to behold! Even our ancestors thought so. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the past 2,000 years, Earth has been lucky enough to be graced by a famous extraterrestrial visitor, Halley's comet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst documented in 240 BC by Chinese astronomers, it wasn't until 1759 when this glowing guest earned its official moniker -- after British royal astronomer, Sir Edmond Halley, who was the first to predict that the comet would return to the Earth's solar system roughly every 75 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when the newly-named Halley's Comet appeared in the night sky in 1835, people were elated and made special comet themed jewelry to commemorate and celebrate the occasion. And that's what we have here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFashioned in 14k yellow gold, this otherworldly brooch features a clear, cushion cut paste -- to represent the comet -- and a short ornamental metalwork \"tail.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooch fastens with a C-clasp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great piece for any stargazer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1835\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14k, paste glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.25\" x 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003eGlass stone has heavy surface scratches, but still dazzles. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eClean gently with warm soap and water and a soft bristled brush. Lightly polish with a jewelry polishing cloth, if needed. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47661916913853,"sku":null,"price":528.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/HalleysComet5.jpg?v=1784324091","url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/products\/georgian-halleys-comet-brooch","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}