Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise & Seed Pearl Insect Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult 4 carats of diamonds set

4 carats of diamonds set in both the cluster setting and on a knife edge setting to link it to its chain

The shank is heavily engraved with a foliate design

This bracelet fools most people into thinking it is set with diamonds and sapphires

to find one with play of colour is even rarer

Victorian 15ct Gold Turquoise & Seed Pearl Insect Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult 4 carats of diamonds setA charming example of Victorian whimsy, this delightful stick pin takes the form of a stylised insect, likely a fly, with a turquoise cabochon body and delicate seed pearl set wings. Crafted in the 1890s, its a piece full of period character and subtle symbolism. In the Victorian era, insect motifs were hugely popular, often representing transformation, renewal, and the mysterious beauty of nature. Flies and beetles in particular were admired for