Edwardian Baroque Pearl Set With A Rose Diamond Tie Pin

An unusual Baroque pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc’s mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl.  tiepin that looks like a female torso! Baroque is the common term used to describe pearls that are not round as they are asymmetrical and their surface is dented and uneven. These pearls were greatly used in VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). and Art NouveauA movement within the arts, particularly jewellery, evolving out of a response to mass production and the industrial revolution (1890-1915). Jewellery of this period was heavily influenced by nature and femininity, with its sweeping lines and organic motifs. pieces as with this example. There is a small rose diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use… for the tummy value. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.