Victorian Gold Swallow Brooch coral A gorgeous Victorian horseshoe necklace

A gorgeous Victorian horseshoe necklace dating from the latter half of the 19th Century

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Birmingham 1849

Birmingham 1879

Victorian Gold Swallow Brooch coral A gorgeous Victorian horseshoe necklaceDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 An especially lovely antique swallow brooch dating from the turn of the 20th century. The detail is stunning, particularly the individual feathers of the wings and tail, and the cabochon ruby eye. To the Victorians, the swallow represented love and constancy and was a often incorporated into sentimental jewellery such as this. Crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Ruby MEASUREMENTS 4. 8 x 3. 0cm WEIGHT 3. 3g MARKS Stamped