Edwardian 15ct Gold Pearl and Ruby Circular Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex Skilled Italian craftsmen

Skilled Italian craftsmen

formed as a winged serpent suspended from an elaborate silver paste necklet

it would have been worn on a cravat or lapel as a discreet yet meaningful gesture

Their simple linear design suited the lighter

This brooch showcases the style beautifully with its floral motifs

Edwardian 15ct Gold Pearl and Ruby Circular Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex Skilled Italian craftsmenAn elegant Edwardian tie pin in 15ct gold, designed as a circular wreath set alternately with seed pearls and vibrant rubies. The piece is hallmarked for 15ct gold, a fineness used in Britain until 1932, adding to its period charm. Pearls were adored in Edwardian jewellery for their soft luminosity, symbolising purity, wisdom, and romance. Rubies, by contrast, have always been seen as the stone of passion and vitality. Together, the pairing reflects