Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used which are topped with delightful

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

timeless and smart

given it has shamrocks on its gallery

while the seed pearls are linked to purity and new beginnings

something increasingly rare and always lovely to see

Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used which are topped with delightfulA 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