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It is signed and numbered: Cartier

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Edwardian 18ct Gold Ruby Tie Pin feed-agegroup-adult It is signed and numbered:A crisp and elegant Edwardian tie pin, set with a vibrant ruby within a finely crafted openwork circle of 18ct gold. Dating to the 1910s, this piece reflects the refined simplicity so admired in early 20th century design where lightness and line took precedence over ornamentation. The circular form symbolises eternity and unity, while the ruby at its heart adds warmth and fire. Rubies were much admired in Edwardian jewellery, long associated with