Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise & Seed Pearl Insect Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult This sort of brooch is

This sort of brooch is an example of the best craftsmanship from the time of Princess Grace and the great jewellery houses of the 1950s

The striking red-orange hue of the coral in these earrings was particularly desirable in the 19th century

4 carats of diamonds set in both the cluster setting and on a knife edge setting to link it to its chain

jet and gutta percha were the height of fashion

which is the first astrological sign in the zodiac

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise & Seed Pearl Insect Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult This sort of brooch isA charming example of Victorian whimsy, this delightful stick pin takes the form of a stylised insect, likely a fly, with a turquoise cabochon body and delicate seed pearl set wings. Crafted in the 1890s, its a piece full of period character and subtle symbolism. In the Victorian era, insect motifs were hugely popular, often representing transformation, renewal, and the mysterious beauty of nature. Flies and beetles in particular were admired for