Victorian Shell Cameo & Whitby Jet Racing Horse Tie Pin feed-condition-used black onyx

black onyx

High pearl and diamond chokers were brought into fashion by Queen Alexandra

These double clips brooches are so much fun and incredibly versatile

(Reality was he could not afford a gemstone one

Philippe remained at Trifari until his retirement in 1968 and it’s largely due to his ideas and vision that Trifari became a household name with pieces that are still collectible today

Victorian Shell Cameo & Whitby Jet Racing Horse Tie Pin feed-condition-used black onyxThis tie pin features a a wonderful cameo carving of a horse and its rider galloping past the finish line in a dramatic, stylish manner. It dates from the 1860s 1880s and looks striking on a tie especially as the cameo has been set on Whitby Jet.