Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used while the seed pearls are

while the seed pearls are linked to purity and new beginnings

Following the First World War

Each heart is set with a glowing moonstone cabochon

which are topped with delightful leaf-like motifs with a further pearl on top

though that may simply be the influence of too much time spent in Paris

Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used while the seed pearls areA striking French Art Nouveau tie pin in 18ct gold, modelled as a winged griffin holding a diamond in its mouth. The detail of the goldwork, from the creatures fierce expression to its coiled tail and outstretched wings, captures the imagination and artistry of the period. The griffin, half lion and half eagle, has been a powerful symbol since antiquity, representing strength, courage, and protection. In the Art Nouveau era, French jewellers often