Late Victorian Swedish 18ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Tie Pin feed-condition-used

Late Victorian Swedish 18ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Tie Pin feed-condition-usedA handsome late Victorian tie pin dating to 1895, set with a marquise cut amethyst framed by a border of seed pearls. The pin bears Swedish hallmarks including the letter M for Malm, the maker's mark GD&Co for Gustav Dahlgren & Co, the Swedish Crown mark and the date letter R6, corresponding to 1895. The elegant navette shaped design was highly fashionable during the late nineteenth century, appearing in rings, brooches and stick pins alike. The rich

The golden double-heart motif made pieces like this popular gifts between lovers or close family members

In the Regency times

believed to bring courage and vitality to the wearer

The Art Deco era is almost defined by striking designs in black and white

a Birmingham firm known for producing jewellery during the late 19th and early 20th century

It is both architectural and effortlessly elegant

Hair jewellery in the 19th century wasn’t only for mourning

while the gold floral surround reflects the light

There is also some lovely deco detailing on the side

just as striking on a modern lapel

as the 1920s dawned

While religious themes still dominated