Victorian Diamond & Pearl Tie Pin

A classic tiepin set with a 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.  surrounded by diamonds. It unscrews which suggests that it could also have had other uses such as to screw on to the top of a ring. This was often the case with VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). and EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). jewellery.