Early 20th Century 10ct Gold Cornflower Sapphire & Seed Pearl Tie Pin feed-condition-used As a result

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A large and impressive baroque pearl tie pin

An unusual an chic 18ct white gold tie pin with small diamonds around an onyx intaglio with a crest of a stag

Many saw it as a portent of Napoleon's plans to invade Russia and the war that followed in 1812

gaining international recognition in the 1960s when Lalaounis' creations were worn by the likes of Aristotle Onassis and his wife Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

Early 20th Century 10ct Gold Cornflower Sapphire & Seed Pearl Tie Pin feed-condition-used As a resultDelicate and symmetrical, this charming round tie pin is set with alternating cornflower blue sapphires and creamy seed pearls, held in a fine openwork frame of 10ct gold. The palette is light and fresh with gentle blues and soft lustre, beautifully arranged in a jewel of quiet refinement. 10ct gold was commonly used in the United States and parts of Canada during the early 20th century, a practical and popular standard just above the British 9ct.