Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-gender-unisex It is possible the clasp

It is possible the clasp was originally part of a bracelet

yellow and red

Symbols of the Night: Moon and Star

adding a rare and evocative layer of provenance that speaks to the international lives such jewels once accompanied

Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-gender-unisex It is possible the claspA 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