Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise & Seed Pearl Insect Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult a hardstone traditionally favoured for

a hardstone traditionally favoured for heraldic engraving

jet and gutta percha were the height of fashion

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

Their costume pieces were primarily set in silver and were all marked KP

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

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise & Seed Pearl Insect Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult a hardstone traditionally favoured forA 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