French 18ct Gold Carved Tiger's Eye Dog's Head of a Greyhound and Natural Pearl Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult The effect is certainly sumptuous

The effect is certainly sumptuous - and this necklace would look wonderful on a wedding day or sparkling evening party

The diamonds and intricate design of the brooch form a suitable backdrop to the impressive pearls

The use of synthetic rubies became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

Sporting subjects like this were especially popular

The combination of pearls and diamonds was highly favoured in Edwardian jewellery

French 18ct Gold Carved Tiger's Eye Dog's Head of a Greyhound and Natural Pearl Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult The effect is certainly sumptuousA remarkable and exceptionally rare French tie pin, finely carved as the head of a greyhound or whippet in richly banded tigers eye, mounted in 18ct gold and finished with a suspended natural pearl. Animal form stick pins of this quality were luxury objects even in their own time; examples combining hardstone carving, gold, and pearl are now seldom encountered. The 19th century saw a particular fascination with greyhounds and whippets across France