Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Tie Pin Portrait of a Lady wearing a Diamond feed-condition-used The style rebelled against the

The style rebelled against the formalities of historic design and geometric shapes

It was used as a romantic gesture for the same reasons

4 carats of diamonds set in both the cluster setting and on a knife edge setting to link it to its chain

jewellery was made in 9ct gold as 18ct gold was not readily available and very expensive

It has five gold spikes on its lapis body

Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Tie Pin Portrait of a Lady wearing a Diamond feed-condition-used The style rebelled against theThe Art Nouveau flourished from the last two decades of the 19th century until the 1920s. The style rebelled against the formalities of historic design and geometric shapes. Instead, the Art Nouveau embraced nature, sensuous curves and exciting new techniques and materials. This rare and lovely pin has all the charm and light of the period. It is beautifully modelled as a head of a woman in 15ct gold, and has a sparkling diamond at the top of her hat.