Large 19th Century Corallium Rubrum (Red Coral) Branch Brooch with Gold rope tassel details feed-gender-unisex This Edwardian 9ct gold Stafford

This Edwardian 9ct gold Stafford Knot tie pin is believed to date back to the 1900-1910 era

It was made circa 1920 in America

They are regarded as one of the top costume jewellery makers to come out of Europe and are sometimes compared to Cartier due to their precision work and beautiful designs

they were particularly popular in the 19th Century and the Romantic Period (the early years of Queen Victoria’s reign)

The white paste stones

Large 19th Century Corallium Rubrum (Red Coral) Branch Brooch with Gold rope tassel details feed-gender-unisex This Edwardian 9ct gold StaffordAn amazing Corallium Rubrum (Red Coral) and gold brooch in an extravagant rocaille style. It is very large, and makes a wonderful statement on a lapel. The coral is suspended with 18ct gold rope details and swags. This Natural Red Coral Branch would have been the treasure from a stop in Italy as part of the Grand Tour. While red coral has been used since 3000BC, the Victorians had a strong affinity for coral adornments, often dressing their children