Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-gender-unisex A very smart and imposing

A very smart and imposing pair of cufflinks that were made circa 1980s

On each shoulder show off a trio of diamond-shaped cut-outs in metalwork echoing the geometric motifs and precise symmetry that defined the 1920s aesthetic

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

which is suspended from a platinum chain

were beloved for their associations with purity and wisdom

Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-gender-unisex A very smart and imposingA 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