Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used The shoulders have a reeded

The shoulders have a reeded design

innocence and love since Ancient Egypt

A lovely example

with the name “demantoid” meaning diamond-like

Votes (Violet/Vermilion rubies)

Art Nouveau 18ct Gold Griffin Tie Pin with a Diamond in his mouth feed-condition-used The shoulders have a reededA 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