Victorian 9ct Gold and Silver Paste Heart Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult and its articulated design sits

and its articulated design sits impressively on the neckline

The opals are delicately spaced with clear rock crystal beads

Antique paste has a magic all of its own

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Victorian 9ct Gold and Silver Paste Heart Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult and its articulated design sitsA romantic jewel from the late Victorian era, this heart shaped tie pin sparkles with white paste stones set in silver over 9ct gold, a popular combination of the time for achieving diamond like brilliance. The open heart design was a classic symbol of love and sentiment, often exchanged as a token of affection. Beautifully made and full of period charm, it would have been worn on a cravat or lapel as a discreet yet meaningful gesture. All our antique