Victorian Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Swallow Brooch

$2,500.00

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Victorian Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Swallow Brooch

$2,500.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1890

Birds of all kinds can bee seen in many pieces of antique jewellery, but the most common were swallows and doves. Swallows were a very romantic symbol in antique jewellery and were said to represent faithfulness. An item with a swallow on it was presented to a loved one as they set out on a journey or given from the person leaving to the loved ones they left behind. It was a reminder of the love shared and a promise to return home safely.

Each swallow is set with old cut diamond bodies an striking ruby eyes, finished with silver detailed settings and yellow gold beaks. They rest upon a 15k gold knife edge bar brooch, set with a dreamy pearl accent and gold brooch fittings.

STONES

0.70ct total of Old Cut Diamonds

Natural Rubies

Natural Pearl: 3.8 x 3.8mm

MEASUREMENTS

Brooch length: 5.1cm

Birds: 1.8 x 1.4cm

WEIGHT

5.7g

MARKS

No marks present, tests as silver and 15k gold

CONDITION