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French 18ct Gold Diamond & Ruby Swallows Brooch

917K
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A stunning 18ct gold brooch of four swallows perched on a tiny gate. Their bodies are studded with rose diamonds and they have tiny ruby eyes. There are twelve pearls on the gate. The swallow was considered daring, risk-seeking, and a symbol of change for good in the future. It also meant “Everlasting love” and “loyalty” as swallows mate for life. This brooch is comparatively rare and is called a “Novelty brooch”. It was made in France circa 1900-1910.

Ollys Pick

Amazing attention to detail and design in this brooch

Item Number
917K
Measurements
Height 3 cm
Width 5 cm
Rose diamonds approx total weight 95 points
Date & Origin
Provenance
French
Hallmarks
Eagle'shead mark ( for 18ct gold )
Condition
Excellent
Discovered
3 years ago
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