Victorian 15ct gold Blue Enamel Pearl Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult A bold pair of French

A bold pair of French Retro earrings in 18ct gold

It was made in France in the 1930s

while the flowing and foliate fretwork design almost looks forward to the Art Nouveau

but hallmarks of an unheated

Victorian 15ct gold Blue Enamel Pearl Star Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult A bold pair of FrenchA striking Victorian 15ct gold tie pin, featuring a luminous natural pearl set within a six pointed gold star against a vibrant turquoise blue enamel ground. Turquoise blue enamel enjoyed enormous popularity during the Victorian period, admired not only for its vivid colour but also for its symbolism. The colour was closely associated with the gemstone turquoise, which was believed to bring protection, good fortune and faithful friendship. Blue itself