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Victorian Bird Swallow Dove Pearl Brooch Pendant French 18 Karat Gold
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This is a gorgeous and very rare antique Victorian French Swallow Bird Dove pendant brooch in 18 Karat Gold adorned with a Pearl drop in an extraordinary three-dimensional design of a flying bird with the pearl in its mouth. During the Victorian period jewelry with images of birds was given to lovers to signify constancy over time. The swallow is symbolic of peace, cheerfulness and free spirit. The beautiful brooch is French with French hallmarks and a maker's mark. The French jewels were 18 Karat Gold. The work is exquisite with elegant details in the feathers of the bird and the three dimensional flowing design of the flying bird with its tail feathers moving in the wind. The bird holds a pearl drop in its beak. We have shown the brooch worn around the neck as a pendant. The pin stem may be removed if desired. The piece is one of the most beautiful antique animal, bird motif jewels we have seen. It is antique and dates to the Belle Epoque, Victorian period. The romantic bird pendant dances delightfully around the neck or when worn as a brooch and creates a conversation piece to be passed on for generations. Animal and bird inspired jewels are all the rage today and finding one of this quality is just a dream. The pendant/brooch dates to circa 1850 - 1900.
During the Victorian period jewelry with birds was often given to signify love and constancy across both distance and time. Jewelry featuring birds was often given to young couples or exchanged between them on their wedding day, and was worn by both men and women.
Swallows are easy-going and cheerful birds with a free spirit that enjoys wandering the sky. They symbolize peace, cheerfulness, and wanderlust. Because they’re skilled fliers, their spirit is also symbolic of focus and concentration.
The pendant/brooch is 1 inch (27mm) tall and 1 inch (27mm) wide.
The jewel is 18 Karat Gold.
The brooch pin stem is hallmarked with a French hallmark and a maker's mark.
The jewel weighs 2 grams.
The listing is only for the pendant. The chain is only shown for display.
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- Weight:2 g
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (25.4 mm)Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850-1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1476216874392
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