Late Victorian Natural Pearl "Oyster" Stick Pin toi et moi A quality Victorian piece full

A quality Victorian piece full of character

The pendant is formed as an orb

and hand painted with a tabby cat

and two sparkly old diamonds that sit at each side of the centre stone

Late Victorian Natural Pearl "Oyster" Stick Pin toi et moi A quality Victorian piece fullDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 This charming late Victorian stick pin is modelled as a oyster shell clam with a dreamy natural pearl inside. Its crafted in 15k yellow gold throughout, and the shell features fine details, giving it that layered and realistic effect. Dates to circa 1900. Natural pearls must be one of nature's finest wonders. They've been prized as gemstones for their beauty and scarcity since ancient times, and the very word "pearl" itself