Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult A large and majestic deep

A large and majestic deep blue natural sapphire is encircled with diamonds

We love buckles - not just because they hark back to bygone eras of OTT dressing

Jul 23 Emperor Charles V and the Schmalkaldic League sign Peace of Nuremberg

If this aquamarine was real it would be 40 carats

Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult A large and majestic deepA crisp and elegant Edwardian tie pin, set with a vibrant ruby within a finely crafted openwork circle of 18ct gold. Dating to the 1910s, this piece reflects the refined simplicity so admired in early 20th century design where lightness and line took precedence over ornamentation. The circular form symbolises eternity and unity, while the ruby at its heart adds warmth and fire. Rubies were much admired in Edwardian jewellery, long associated with