{"product_id":"art-deco-14ct-gold-star-sapphire-tie-pin-by-shreve-co","title":"Art Deco 14ct Gold Star Sapphire Tie Pin by Shreve \u0026 Co","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis elegant and rare tie pin originated from the early 20th century and boasts a mesmerising six-point star effect (asterism) on its grey-blue cabochon stone when exposed to direct light. A sparkling diamond sits below. It was made by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewell known San Francisco jeweller, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShreve \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFounded in 1852 by George C. Shreve and his nephew Samuel, the Shreve Jewelry Company quickly gained success by catering to the city's wealthy population during the gold rush. With George's experience as a goldsmith and inspiration from his brother's Boston-based company, Shreve, Crump \u0026amp; Low, the store offered a variety of fine silver goods and jewellery, known for their well-crafted, hand-finished designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1894, George’s son took over the business and gained a new partner, Albert Lewis. The firm was renamed Shreve and Company and moved to a newly built earthquake-proof building on Post and Grant in March of 1906. It remained standing after a major earthquake struck just a month later. The firm temporarily relocated to Oakland for two years while the building was restored, and returned to normal operations after a decade. During World War I, Shreve closed temporarily to manufacture airplane parts, but reopened in 1918. Despite changes in ownership, the store has remained a top source for fine jewellery and silver in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA star sapphire is a highly sought-after gemstone renowned for its striking reflection, which creates the illusion of a star inside the stone. Dating back centuries, this stone has long been valued for its beauty and as a protective talisman. The optical effect is known as asterism, from the Latin ‘astrum’ meaning 'star', and is produced by needle-like inclusions of the mineral rutile. Black star sapphires, however, owe their colour and star shape to hematite, as its shiny surface reflects light in a distinctive way to create a star pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar sapphires were believed to have mystical properties, often used as talismans. Explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton carried one during his travels in Asia, attributing his good fortune to it. Christians also called it the \"stone of destiny,\" linking its three crossbars to faith, hope, and destiny. It was thought to protect against the evil eye and spirits, even after passing it on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41912010277003,"sku":"608N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/art-deco-14ct-gold-star-sapphire-tie-pin-by-shreve-co-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-831273.jpg?v=1751918640","url":"https:\/\/parkinandgerrish.com\/it\/products\/art-deco-14ct-gold-star-sapphire-tie-pin-by-shreve-co","provider":"Parkin and Gerrish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}