Victorian Silver & 18ct Gold Pink Sapphire, Pearl & Diamond Insect Tie Pin feed-condition-used They have two settings thanks

They have two settings thanks to the detachable gold flower petal jackets

The contrasting colours give wonderful depth and rhythm

this piece reflects the refined simplicity so admired in early 20th-century design where lightness and line took precedence over ornamentation

The craftsmanship

Victorian Silver & 18ct Gold Pink Sapphire, Pearl & Diamond Insect Tie Pin feed-condition-used They have two settings thanksA wonderfully quirky and elegant piece of late Victorian jewellery, this insect tie pin is crafted in 18ct gold and silver and set with a striking combination of gemstones. Its head and body glisten with a lively pink sapphire, while the central body is formed from a luminous natural pearl. The delicately outstretched wings are set with rose cut diamonds, catching the light with every movement. Jewels in the form of insects were wildly popular during