Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used and this piece perfectly captures

and this piece perfectly captures that spirit – chic

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

given it has shamrocks on its gallery

though that may simply be the influence of too much time spent in Paris

These exquisite Regency-era earrings

Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used and this piece perfectly capturesA 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