Description
Exquisite, Edwardian 18ct, 18k, 750 Gold Swallow & Pearl Necklace. Circa 1910 Exquisite, Victorian 18ct, 18k, 750 Gold Swallow & Pearl Necklace. Circa 1895 Click images to enlarge
Description Exquisite, Victorian 18ct, 18k, 750 Gold Swallow & Pearl Necklace. Circa 1895
A beautiful, antique lavaliere necklace featuring a bird (swallow or swift) diving down with two pearls attached to its beak. The bird is suspended by its wing tips to a seed pearl and gold trace-link chain – complete with barrel clasp. Exquisitively made in 18ct yellow gold, the bird has finely detailed feathers, eyes & beak.
Not hallmarked but fully tested as 18ct gold
In Victorian times, the French “Saint Esprit” or Holy Spirit dove seems to be descending from heaven to earth with wings spread. It is a symbol of faith. The Pearl symbolises tears. So this may be a mourning piece of jewellery or
it may have been given to a loved one when departing for war (the swallow was the first bird seen near land and symbolised a safe journey home) the pearls resembling purity, chastity and delicacy. This beautiful piece of historic jewellery will be delivered in a new black leatherette and velvet case as displayed.
MEASUREMENT: 43mm(from tail to pearl drop) 30mm (wing span). Length: 20″ / 51cm
WEIGHT: 3.9 grams
HALLMARKS: None – tested as 18carat gold
CONDITION: Very good antique condition
DATE: Victorian (1837 to 1901)
PRODUCT CODE: N033 Payment
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