Early 20th Century 10ct Gold Cornflower Sapphire & Seed Pearl Tie Pin feed-condition-used It would make a fine

It would make a fine addition to any antique jewellery collection

An unusual an chic 18ct white gold tie pin with small diamonds around an onyx intaglio with a crest of a stag

As a result

The intaglio depicts a shield adorned with heraldic devices

Many saw it as a portent of Napoleon's plans to invade Russia and the war that followed in 1812

Early 20th Century 10ct Gold Cornflower Sapphire & Seed Pearl Tie Pin feed-condition-used It would make a fineDelicate and symmetrical, this charming round tie pin is set with alternating cornflower blue sapphires and creamy seed pearls, held in a fine openwork frame of 10ct gold. The palette is light and fresh with gentle blues and soft lustre, beautifully arranged in a jewel of quiet refinement. 10ct gold was commonly used in the United States and parts of Canada during the early 20th century, a practical and popular standard just above the British 9ct.