Edwardian 15ct Gold Ruby Triple Infinity Rope Knot Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult the lizard held a surprisingly

the lizard held a surprisingly powerful place in the imagination

while the diamonds bring a softer

Green sapphires are treasured for their calming energy and are associated with integrity

and is very likely from Ceylon ( Sri Lanka)

a similar heart opal brooch (with green garnets not emeralds) resides in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum

Edwardian 15ct Gold Ruby Triple Infinity Rope Knot Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult the lizard held a surprisinglyAn elegant tie pin from the Edwardian era, formed from richly toned 15ct gold in a graceful three loop infinity rope knot design, centred by a glowing ruby. The gold is textured like twisted rope, its loops flowing seamlessly into one another to create a continuous form that suggests both movement and meaning. Victorian and Edwardian jewellers had a particular fondness for symbolic motifs, and knots, especially rope style designs. These were popular