Late Edwardian 15ct Gold Garnet Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult coral was placed around children's

coral was placed around children's necks to ward off illness and misfortune

it was exchanged at New Year as a token of good fortune

A delightful and smart tie pin made in the 1890s

A spectacular mid-20th-century cocktail ring set with an impressive oval aquamarine of luminous

Late Edwardian 15ct Gold Garnet Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult coral was placed around children'sA striking late Edwardian 15ct gold tie pin, claw set with a vibrant round cut garnet displaying rich fiery red hues. Garnets have been treasured since antiquity and were especially popular throughout the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Their deep, glowing colour made them natural symbols of passion, vitality and courage, while they were also associated with friendship, trust and lasting affection. As Januarys birthstone, garnet has long been