Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Crescent Moon and Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult It comes in its original

It comes in its original fitted box stamped Mackay & Chisholm

Alabaster & Wilson quickly established themselves as one of the most respected names in British jewellery manufacturing

It comes with a GIA certificate stating the centre diamond is natural

These stones are notoriously difficult to photograph in a white light box

Hallmarked in Chester in 1893 and made by Henry Williamson

Art Nouveau 15ct Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Crescent Moon and Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult It comes in its originalA 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