Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Crescent Moon and Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult feminine yet architectural

feminine yet architectural

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

Examples of his work can be found in museums such as the V&A in London and Museum of Modern Art in Boston

a working companion

With its irregular

Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Crescent Moon and Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult feminine yet architecturalA 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