Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Crescent Moon and Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult The sardonyx stone is not

The sardonyx stone is not engraved

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

Classic cluster rings from this period are getting rarer

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

imagery such as this carried a particular resonance

Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Crescent Moon and Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult The sardonyx stone is notA 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