1940s 9ct Gold Black Star Sapphire Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex dating from the 1950s–1960s

dating from the 1950s–1960s

often mistaken for a shamrock

The design is enhanced with diamond and natural ruby elements

The seed pearls are well matched in colour and size and the turquoise are shaped like scallop shells with visible matrix

Understated yet luxurious

1940s 9ct Gold Black Star Sapphire Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex dating from the 1950s–1960sA refined 1940s tie pin crafted in 9ct gold, set with a black star sapphire cabochon that shows a beautiful natural star like line of light across the surface. That subtle, magical shimmer collectors adore. These stones are notoriously difficult to photograph in a white light box, but in real life the star appears instantly when the light moves across it. Framed by a twisted gold border, the design nods to the Victorian revival styles so popular in