Edwardian 15ct Gold & Silver Enamel & Rose Diamond Cockerel Tie Pin

An unusual tie pin of a cockerel that was made circa 1900-1910. It is beautifully modelled and has been set with rose diamonds with a cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone – either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat’s eyes and stars.
rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. eye and a red enamelled comb. In English jewellery the cockerel or rooster was a symbol of courage and fortitude. In the Chinese zodiac, it conveys fortune, fidelity and protection. So this little tie pin is quite special. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.