Victorian 15ct Gold Pearl and Ruby Cluster Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult symbolised love

symbolised love

layered with jet-black beads

Birmingham

featuring a shamrock design set with three split turquoise beads and a pearl at its centre

Victorian 15ct Gold Pearl and Ruby Cluster Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult symbolised loveA charming Victorian tie pin in 15ct gold, designed as a delicate cluster of seed pearls surrounding a central ruby. The decorative goldwork, with its scalloped edges and scrolling details, gives the piece a rich texture and depth. Pearls were a favourite in the 19th century, symbolising purity, wisdom, and the moons light, while rubies were treasured as the stone of passion and protection, believed to bring courage and vitality to the wearer.