Edwardian 15ct Gold Pink Tourmaline and Pearl Spider Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult black jewellery became "de rigueur"

black jewellery became "de rigueur"

Marcasite gemstone are very confusingly actually cut and polished pieces of pyrite (fool's gold) and not

set with seed pearls and rose-cut diamonds around a vivid central ruby

a bright green flash against the warm gold and twinkling antique diamonds

Edwardian 15ct Gold Pink Tourmaline and Pearl Spider Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult black jewellery became "de rigueur"A 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