Edwardian 9ct Gold Amethyst Tie Pin with Freshwater Pearls feed-agegroup-adult Garnets were associated with passion

Garnets were associated with passion

Pieces such as this demonstrate why the finest costume jewellery of the period is now so highly sought after by collectors

Pearls were adored in Edwardian jewellery for their soft luminosity

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it held a more personal sentiment being a token of dedication

Edwardian 9ct Gold Amethyst Tie Pin with Freshwater Pearls feed-agegroup-adult Garnets were associated with passionThis 9ct gold tie pin features a beautiful oval purple amethyst, accompanied by a chain and freshwater pearls. It is unusual to find the pin itself is solid gold as these are usually plated. While the chain part is missing a pin, the chain can easily be removed or a new pin can be added. You can style it how you want it to be. A versatile and elegant addition for any tie pin collection. A rather fun fact about amethysts is that their name comes from