Edwardian 15ct Gold Pink Tourmaline and Pearl Spider Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult when portraits frequently depicted women

when portraits frequently depicted women and even children adorned in coral jewellery

Rubies were much admired in Edwardian jewellery

all bordered by delicate old-cut diamonds that soften the geometric outline with gentle sparkle

The intertwined serpents

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Edwardian 15ct Gold Pink Tourmaline and Pearl Spider Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult when portraits frequently depicted womenA wonderfully whimsical Edwardian tie pin, modelled as a spider in rich 15ct gold, set with a pearl for the body and a bright pink tourmaline for the abdomen. These insect themed jewels were all the rage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, worn as conversation starters and tokens of wit and style. This charming arachnid combines playful design with refined gemstone choices, making it a perfect example of Edwardian eccentricity and