Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Crescent Moon and Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult composed of elegant scrolling links

composed of elegant scrolling links set with glittering white paste that catch the light beautifully when worn

exactly what one hopes for in a fine opal of this period

finely carved as the head of a greyhound or whippet in richly banded tiger’s eye

inspired many jewellers to replicate the beautiful jewels discovered during these excavations

imagery such as this carried a particular resonance

Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Crescent Moon and Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult composed of elegant scrolling linksA charming early twentieth century tie pin formed as a crescent moon embracing two ruby set stars, highlighted by graduating seed pearls. Set in 15ct gold, a gold standard used in Britain between 1854 and 1931, it is a delightful example of the romantic symbolism that captivated jewellers at the turn of the century. Celestial jewels enjoyed enormous popularity during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. The crescent moon was associated with