Art Nouveau 10k Gold Opal Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult allowing light to pass through

allowing light to pass through the green agate while giving the ring real presence on the hand

thanks to its dark and sparkling diamond-like appearance that was (and still is

This clock was retailed by Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris in the late sixties as part of their special de Brysal art clocks in precious stones and gold

have subtle

which was assayed in Birmingham in 1958

Art Nouveau 10k Gold Opal Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult allowing light to pass throughA beautifully composed Art Nouveau tie pin, showcasing a luminous oval cabochon opal set in a softly flowing openwork frame of 10k gold. Stylised decorative elements at the top and base add a gentle flourish, while the asymmetry and organic curves capture the spirit of the early 20th centurys most romantic design movement. Art Nouveau celebrated nature, sensuality, and the mystical qualities reflected in the opals otherworldly play of colour.