Late Victorian Swedish 18ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Tie Pin

Late Victorian Swedish 18ct Gold Amethyst and Seed Pearl Tie PinA handsome late Victorian tie pin dating to 1895, set with a marquise cut amethyst framed by a border of seed pearls. The pin bears Swedish hallmarks including the letter M for Malm, the maker's mark GD&Co for Gustav Dahlgren & Co, the Swedish Crown mark and the date letter R6, corresponding to 1895. The elegant navette shaped design was highly fashionable during the late nineteenth century, appearing in rings, brooches and stick pins alike. The rich

A handsome late Victorian tie pin dating to 1895, set with a marquise-cut amethyst framed by a border of seed pearls. The pin bears Swedish hallmarks including the letter M for Malmö, the maker's mark GD&Co for Gustav Dahlgren & Co, the Swedish Crown mark and the date letter R6, corresponding to 1895.

The elegant navette-shaped design was highly fashionable during the late nineteenth century, appearing in rings, brooches and stick pins alike. The rich violet amethyst contrasts beautifully with the soft lustre of the surrounding seed pearls, creating a refined and balanced design.

Amethysts have long been associated with wisdom, clarity and protection and remain the birthstone for February. Pearls, meanwhile, symbolised purity and sincerity, making this a combination that appealed greatly to nineteenth-century jewellers.

Stick pins were an essential part of a gentleman's wardrobe during the Victorian era, worn in ties and cravats as both a practical accessory and a subtle display of taste. Today they are appreciated as fascinating survivors of a more formal age and make excellent collector's pieces. This example is particularly appealing as both the head and pin are hallmarked, something that is becoming increasingly uncommon. The use of 18ct gold is an added attraction, as many surviving stick pins were produced in lower carat gold or base metal.