Victorian Swallow Pendant
Antique 15ct two Colour Gold Victorian Turquoise Swallow Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Pendant
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Pretty, Victorian 9ct yellow & rose gold
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Two Colour Gold Victorian Pearl Swallow Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Pendant
Circa 1880
Pretty, Victorian 15ct yellow gold swallow pendant. A lovely
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Etruscan Revival, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket Pendant with a stunning fully modeled
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold-filled
Victorian Bird Swallow Dove Pearl Brooch Pendant French 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian French Swallow Bird Dove pendant brooch in 18
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Dove Bird Swallow Ruby Pearl Peace Pendant Necklace Gold Laurel Wreath
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian Dove Swallow Bird of Peace Pendant Necklace adorned with a
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
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H 1.25 in W 1.1 in
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Garnet Swallow Bird Brooch Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era swallow bird brooch and pendant with rose cut diamonds centered with natural
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Antique 1850s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front Victorian Round Swallow Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Locket
Victorian Circa 1880
9ct Yellow Gold Back & Front Stamped
*The term gold
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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9k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Paste Swallow Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Edwardian heart shape locket pendant crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1910.
The piece depicts
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era heart pendant with rose cut diamonds hanging with a swallow bird in 10k gold
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Victorian 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian era rose cut diamond peandant in heart designe topped with a swallow bird and a
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Antique 1870s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique voctorian era heart pendant with rose cut diamonds estimate weight 3.5 carats back foiled
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Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces
Victorian 9ct Gold Front & Back Bird Floral Locket
Located in Portland, GB
This beautiful and large 9ct gold back & front Victorian Aesthetic round locket was made circa the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
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Gold
Victorian Diamond Pearl Bird Leaf Pendant Necklace Green Gold Swallow Dove
Located in New York, NY
A stunning romantic Pendant in the form of a flying Bird carrying a Diamond and set with Seed Pearl
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
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H 1.14 in W 1 in
Coral Branch Necklace Removable Hand and Heart Coral Lampwork Figa Pendant
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Byzantine cross and in-flight swallow to add to the Victorian symbolism. The figa hand and charms are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
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Coral, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
H 3.25 in W 0.54 in L 28.5 in
Saint Esprit Dove Layering Necklaces, Saint Esprit III Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
hundreds of years later.
An antique Victorian Saint Esprit paste swallow pendant descending from heaven
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
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Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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H 5 in W 0.97 in L 28 in
Antique Bird Print of the Common House Martin by Von Wright, 1927
Located in Langweer, NL
is a migratory passerine bird of the swallow family which breeds in Europe, north Africa and across
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20th Century Prints
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Paper
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Located in London, GB
Victorian Pendant/Brooch in 15 carat yellow gold with rubies, pearls and diamonds in a starburst floral design, circa 1850
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Located in London, GB
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Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Rare Himalayan Mountain Emerald and Diamond convertible Tiara/Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rare Himalayan Mountain Emerald and Diamond convertible Tiara/Necklace
A very beautiful and unique tiara that also converts into a necklace.
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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rose-Cut Diamond Silver and White Gold Flower Brooch 1890S
Located in Geneva, CH
So Romantic, this Flower brooch is all set by Rose-cut Diamond the center is more significant mounted on rhodium silver and gold.
Circa 1890.
Total length: 1.97 inch (5.00 centimeter...
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Antique 1890s Brooches
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Diamond, Gold, Silver, White Gold
Antique Demantoid Heart Russian Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique heart locket pendant with russian green demantoid centered with a larger demantoid 4.35mm flanked with smaller demantoid stones pendant lenght 1.5cm was made in moscow 1907/1...
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Black Enamel Diamond & Pearl 3 Stone Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Black Enamel Diamond & Pearl 3 Stone Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
inscription “in memory of my dearest husband 23/4/10”
beautiful enamel ring
The item comes without the box i...
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Antique 1810s British Victorian Band Rings
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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
A rare enamelled metal and paste 'Two Birds ' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1930s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautifully crafted and highly sort after/collectable early piece from Trifari, an enchanting 'life in miniature', with two birds on a branch, with bird box. Cold enamelled and hig...
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Vintage 1930s American Brooches
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H 2.4 in W 2.5 in D 0.4 in L 2.4 in
Antique 14 Karat Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Victorian mourning locket pendant was once worn close to someones heart. The locket pendant dates back to the 19th century and is created in 14 karat gold. The front and...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 15ct gold band holds five beautifully bright turquoise cabochon stones. The stones are slightly graduated in size as they get to the centre stone, starting smaller on the...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings
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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond with Yellow Sapphire Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.28 carats with Yellow Sapphire 1.78 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
(chain not included)
Width: 3.2 cm
Length: 6.0 cm
Total Weight: 9.59 grams
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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.26 in L 2.37 in
Victorian Turquoise and Gold Serpent Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise and gold serpent chain necklace, a yellow gold muff chain set with nine turquoise beads within a yellow gold square, leading to an ornate serpent head set with ...
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
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Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Cherub Angel Cupid Locket Lily Pond Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and rare antique Victorian - Art Nouveau Cherub, Angel, Cupid Locket with Cupid in a Lily Pond with Lily Pads, Flowers, Cattails and Trees. The design is absolut...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Gold Ring with Marquise Emerald. Vintage inspired emerald ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold ring with emerald side diamonds, emeralds and sapphires
Total weight 2.5 gr - depends from size you choose.
Gemstones - all are natural earth mined.
Emeralds
1. Marquise ...
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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Banded Agate Locket Back Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
A victorian banded agate 18 Kt signet ring with a white line straight across the center is a memento more as well. Why does this ring fire up emotions.? For me the white line is the ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings
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Agate, 18k Gold
Edwardian Green Stone and Silver Gilt Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The green stones in this necklace are bright and have such a sparkle to them. They are set in simple claw settings and linked with delicate chain all modelled in silver gilt.
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Necklaces
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Antique Victorian Swallow Pendant Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Seed Pearls
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed antique Victorian swallow pendant & necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Swallow Locket, Aesthetic Era, Large
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Victorian sterling silver locket pendant.
A large sized oval locket with a
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Pendant of a Gem Set Swallow Holding a Heart
Located in Stamford, CT
In 18 Kt gold set with a ruby and a sapphire this pendant is reminiscent of Shakespeare's poem
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Bird Locket
Located in Portland, GB
swallow was very popular in the Victorian era and the jewellery with this bird motif was often given to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
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Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Scrimshaw Étrange Token Charm Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
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Eight Victorian scrimshaw-styled sketches on Mother of Pearl tokens are incorporated into this adorable
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Vermeil, Rhodium
Pearl and 15k Yellow Gold Necklace with Pendant / Brooch - Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
This fine antique Victorian necklace and pendant
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
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Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
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Victorian Swiss 18-Karat Gold Pocket Watch Pendant with Chain, Necklace
Located in Haarlem, NL
necklace.
On the back of the watch case engravings and embossing show a flower with leaves, a swallow and
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20th Century Swiss Victorian Collectible Jewelry
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Gold
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H 1.58 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in
Rock Crystal Pearls White Topaz Antique Paste Saint Esprit Dove Pendant
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
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Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Swallow with Pearl Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Swallow Necklace
15ct Gold Tagged & Stamped
Circa 1880
Pretty, Victorian 15ct yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
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Victorian Bird Swallow Locket Pendant Necklace Pearl 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian bird swallow locket pendant in 14 Karat Gold adorned with
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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14k Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Swallow Charm
Located in Venice, CA
is beautifully rendered with impeccable attention to detail.
In Victorian era jewelry, swallows
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Locket Pendant, Birds, Aesthetic
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Victorian sterling silver locket pendant is so pretty and sweet with its
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Silver
Antique Victorian Silver Picture Locket, Hallmarked, Birmingham, 1879
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Stunning silver locket dating from the English Victorian era and bearing the hallmarks of the
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Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Silver
Victorian Aesthetic Era Locket, Sterling Silver and 9k Gold, Kingfisher
Located in NEWARK, GB
silver with a swallow in flight and bamboo.
The Victorians always had a knack for including little
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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9k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Victorian 9ct Front and Back Gold Heart Locket With Pearls and Rubies
Located in Portland, GB
A wonderful Victorian 9ct gold back & front seed pearl and ruby heart locket with a swallow will
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, Ruby, Gold
French Antique Gold, Blue Enamel, and Diamond Flying Swallow Brooch or Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique brooch designed as a winging blue enamel swallow with rose diamond embellishment on the
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Antique 1830s French Victorian Brooches
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Barn Swallow Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Barn Swallow Brooch-
This lovely brooch was
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Antique 19th Century Brooches
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Ruby, Gold
Victorian Turquoise Ruby Baroque Pearl Bird Pendant Charm Lavaliere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning romantic antique Victorian - Edwardian Pendant or Charm in the form of a flying Bird
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Sailor’s Valentine Pocket Watch Aqua Chalcedony Labradorite Necklace, Antigua
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
generous amulet of aqua flash labradorite is joined with a gold vermeil compass rose and winged swallow
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Chalcedony, Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
H 4 in Dm 1.89 in L 30 in
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By Blackbird and the Snow
Located in Boulder, CO
carved and inspired by Victorian swallow pendants, this bird traditionally symbolized 'coming home
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Blackbird and the Snow Swallow Bird Necklace Antique Washed Silver, Gold Chain
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H 0.2 in W 1.5 in D 0.2 in Dm 2 in L 2 in
Victorian Diamond Swallow Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Victorian swallow was converted at some point from a brooch into a necklace. The bird in flight is fashioned
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond "Diving Swallow" Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
once a brooch into a very wearable necklace.
The swallow motif was popular with the Victorians. Since
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Victorian Swallow Necklace with Almandine and Demantoid Garnets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This exquisitely engraved Victorian swallow with tiny almandine garnet eyes and a piece of greenery set
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Swallow Heart Locket 9 Carat Back and Front, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
faithfulness. The image of a swallow was popular during the Victorian era and was often gifted as a romantic
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Blackbird and the Snow - gold diamond Bird swallow Victorian inspired Necklace
By Blackbird and the Snow
Located in Boulder, CO
Our 'Fancy Bird' Necklace is a Blackbird and the Snow Favorite. Cast in 14k yellow gold, finished with fine milgrain detailing and set with eleven brilliant cut diamonds. This whimsi...
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Diamond Bird Star Swallow Necklace
By Blackbird and the Snow
Located in Boulder, CO
Victorian inspired swallows meet at the stars to create this whimsical BIRD STAR NECKLACE. Cast in
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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Swallow Locket Dated Chester 1916
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous little antique Victorian locket is fully hallmarked and dated Chester 1916.
The
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Handcrafted Italian Diamond Swallow Drop Earrings
Located in Birmingham, GB
Italian goldsmiths in Naples, Italy.
A designed inspired the romanticism of the Victorians .. each
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Victorian Diamond Swallow Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Victorian swallow pendant is fashioned in 15k rose gold and silver with a body sparkling with rose cut and
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Antique Victorian Silver Swallow Locket, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster , GB
An exquisite Antique mid-Victorian locket displaying a beautiful engraved image of a swallow
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Gold Diamond Bird Swallow Victorian Inspired Necklace
By Blackbird and the Snow
Located in Boulder, CO
Our 'Fancy Bird' Necklace is a Blackbird and the Snow Favorite. Cast in 14k yellow gold, finished with fine milgrain detailing and set with eleven brilliant cut diamonds. This whimsi...
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Handcrafted Italian 9 Carat Rose Gold Diamond Swallow Pendant
Located in Birmingham, GB
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This beautifully crafted diamond pendant handcrafted by third generation
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2010s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Blackbird and the Snow diamond bird star swallow necklace
By Blackbird and the Snow
Located in Boulder, CO
Victorian inspired swallows meet at the stars to create this whimsical BIRD STAR NECKLACE. Cast in
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2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
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White Diamond, 14k Gold
H 0.2 in W 0.3 in D 0.15 in Dm 1 in L 1.5 in
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Victorian Swallow Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the victorian swallow pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, silver and sterling silver, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 6 vintage or 3 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect victorian swallow pendant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a victorian swallow pendant has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Karen Sugarman Designs and Single Stone are consistently popular. A victorian swallow pendant of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring pearl, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a victorian swallow pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Victorian Swallow Pendant?
The price for a victorian swallow pendant starts at $120 and tops out at $5,200 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,595.
Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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