Victorian 18ct Gold , Lapis Lazuli & Coral Snake Tie Pin

An unusual tie pin of a carved pear shaped lapis lazuliAn historically popular deep blue opaque gemstone. Lapis Lazuli is chiefly composed of the mineral Lazurite and is often flecked with gold Pyrite, giving each stone a unique mysticism. with an 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold snake with an engraved head coiled around it. Suspended from the snake’s mouth is a coralAn organic gem, calcium carbonate with a trace of carotene, deposited by tiny sea creatures living in the depths of warm seas in huge colonies. It grows in branches that look like underwater trees. Coral is believed to be one of the oldest forms of gemstone jewellery, with some pieces dating back as far as 23,000 BC. bead. It was made circa 1860-1880 and is a very striking piece of jewellery. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.