Victorian 15ct Gold, Banded Onyx and Diamond Tie Pin feed-condition-used vibrant colours

vibrant colours

Sapphires have long been associated with wisdom

A lovely simple 9ct gold wedding ring made in 1937 in London

The flowers are surmounted by a tiny diamond leaf

Set on a simple 9ct white gold chain

Victorian 15ct Gold, Banded Onyx and Diamond Tie Pin feed-condition-used vibrant coloursThis superb stickpin is verging on the magnificent. The onyx sphere is held in place by a diamond studded mount. The effect is big and grand just as the Victorians would wish! It looks great on a colourful silk tie. On 14 December 1861, Prince Albert died and Queen Victoria and her subjects went into 'mourning'. This was a long period which was not only an emotional state of mind (as we conceive today) but also a very specific manner of conduct and