Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Crescent Moon and Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult a working companion

a working companion

composed of elegant scrolling links set with glittering white paste that catch the light beautifully when worn

feminine yet architectural

The sardonyx stone is not engraved

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

Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Crescent Moon and Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult a working companionA 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