Edwardian Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Acorn Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult The most affluent tourists commissioned

The most affluent tourists commissioned their own custom micromosaics

whose ateliers often sourced beads from makers like Rousselet for their most chic bijoux fantaisie

The ruby eyes add a touch of drama and character

Pieces like this were made to be worn and used

beautifully formed as a horseshoe - a beloved motif of luck and protection in 19th-century jewellery

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Acorn Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult The most affluent tourists commissionedA finely worked Edwardian tie pin, designed as an acorn, a motif long associated with strength, growth, and endurance. As the old saying goes, mighty oaks from little acorns grow a sentiment that would have been just as meaningful to the original owner as it is today. The acorn is formed from a natural pearl, topped with a rose cut diamond set cap in silver, giving a soft, understated sparkle against the warmth of the gold pin. A well executed example