Victorian 9ct Gold and Silver Paste Heart Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult and its articulated design sits

and its articulated design sits impressively on the neckline

The opals are delicately spaced with clear rock crystal beads

and blues with every tilt

The design was made famous by the Portuguese Chrysoberyl earrings (sometimes rock crystal were used) that were at the height of fashion in the 1770s

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Victorian 9ct Gold and Silver Paste Heart Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult and its articulated design sitsA romantic jewel from the late Victorian era, this heart shaped tie pin sparkles with white paste stones set in silver over 9ct gold, a popular combination of the time for achieving diamond like brilliance. The open heart design was a classic symbol of love and sentiment, often exchanged as a token of affection. Beautifully made and full of period charm, it would have been worn on a cravat or lapel as a discreet yet meaningful gesture. All our antique