Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Wing Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex It is possible the clasp

It is possible the clasp was originally part of a bracelet

The design is simple

Black mother of pearl (also known as Tahitian nacre) was a popular choice in 1920s and '30s gentleman’s accessories

and calm made it a fashionable and symbolic choice

The pin is not hallmarked

Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Wing Tie Pin feed-gender-unisex It is possible the claspA charming Art Nouveau 18ct gold tie pin, designed as a luminous natural pearl with stylised outstretched wings, surmounted by a rose cut diamond. Art Nouveau celebrated the beauty of the natural world, favouring flowing lines and organic forms over rigid symmetry. Wings were a recurring motif, symbolising freedom, transcendence, aspiration and the soul, while also evoking butterflies, dragonflies and mythical creatures that fascinated designers of