1940s Crown Trifari Rhinestone Necklace of Grapes feed-condition-used This 9ct gold tie pin

This 9ct gold tie pin set features a cabochon pear shaped garnet

A radiant Edwardian 9ct gold tie pin

This example would look as good on a lapel as a hat

Popularised after Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a serpent engagement ring in 1839

The crescent moon represented femininity

1940s Crown Trifari Rhinestone Necklace of Grapes feed-condition-used This 9ct gold tie pinA beautiful 1940s Crown Trifari necklace signed Trifari, Corp., Pat. Pend., indicating an early design awaiting patent approval. A hallmark often associated with Alfred Philippes work for the house. Philippe, previously a designer for Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, brought fine jewellery techniques to Trifari, and this piece has all the hallmarks of his style: graceful lines, layered metalwork and sparkling, well set rhinestones. The central motif