Edwardian 15ct Gold Pearl and Ruby Circular Tie Pin feed-condition-used the personification of the laurel

the personification of the laurel

In the centre is a paste 'diamond' which could fool anyone

Sapphires are the stones of September

To the Victorians

Each petal shimmers with deep crimson tones

Edwardian 15ct Gold Pearl and Ruby Circular Tie Pin feed-condition-used the personification of the laurelAn elegant Edwardian tie pin in 15ct gold, designed as a circular wreath set alternately with seed pearls and vibrant rubies. The piece is hallmarked for 15ct gold, a fineness used in Britain until 1932, adding to its period charm. Pearls were adored in Edwardian jewellery for their soft luminosity, symbolising purity, wisdom, and romance. Rubies, by contrast, have always been seen as the stone of passion and vitality. Together, the pairing reflects