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Victorian 15ct Gold & Natural Split Pearl Necklace with Swallows & a Heart

84K
572 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

A wonderful late Victorian 15ct gold necklace that has hidden meanings. In Chinese mythology the swallow represented happiness and the arrival of spring, and was often depicted as part of the flowering peach branch. The swallow was considered daring, risk-seeking, and a symbol of change for good in the future. In England it meant everlasting love and loyalty as swallows mate for life. The heart means everlasting love. The pearl is also said to symbolise the purity, generosity, integrity, and loyalty of its wearer. Ivy leaves literally mean “Cling to me”, so this necklace is packed with meanings and was a gift of love.

Ollys Pick

This necklace has everything!

Item Number
84K
Measurements
Length 40 cm
Heart 1.5 cm by 1.3 cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

15 ct

Condition
Excellent
Discovered
8 years ago
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