Art Deco 9ct Gold Black Mother of Pearl Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex symbolised passion

symbolised passion

were prized in the 19th century as emblems of passion

The most affluent tourists commissioned their own custom micromosaics

A smart pair of 18ct gold cufflinks with a gold ball on the end

which was heightened by the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the early 20th century

Art Deco 9ct Gold Black Mother of Pearl Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex symbolised passionA moody and elegant Art Deco tie pin featuring a round cabochon of black mother of pearl, bezel set in 9ct gold with a zigzag millegrain style border. The lustrous surface shimmers with undertones of green, violet, and bluesubtle yet mesmerising. Black mother of pearl (also known as Tahitian nacre) was a popular choice in 1920s and '30s gentlemans accessories, prized for its iridescence and slightly mysterious allure. A quietly sophisticated piece,