Edwardian 18ct Gold, Opal & Seed Pearl Floral Tie Pin

A charming Edwardian tie pin, dating to circa 1905, featuring a beautiful oval cabochon opal surrounded by delicate seed pearl-set leaves, mounted in rich 18ct yellow gold. The opal displays a lovely play of colour, with soft flashes of pink, orange and green dancing across its milky white surface as it catches the light. Held within a simple gold bezel setting, the stone forms the centre of an elegant botanical design, with two scrolling leaves decorated with tiny creamy-white seed pearls. The delicate naturalistic design reflects the influence of the Art Nouveau movement, which flourished around the turn of the 20th century. During this period, jewellers were particularly inspired by the natural world, incorporating flowers, leaves, insects and other organic forms into their designs. Opals have been admired for centuries for their extraordinary play of colour. Unlike most gemstones, which derive their beauty from a single dominant colour, opals can display a remarkable spectrum of colours caused by the diffraction of light within their microscopic structure. During the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, opals enjoyed considerable popularity in jewellery, particularly following the discovery and development of Australia's rich opal deposits during the 19th century. Opals are also the birthstone for October. A delightful example of Edwardian jewellery, combining the magical beauty of an opal with the delicate naturalism of the early 20th century. All our pins come with stoppers.