Antique Victorian Pearl Swallow Brooch 9ct Gold Sapphire It’s in excellent condition and

It’s in excellent condition and displays a colourful selection of contrasting pastes

a custom that was started by the wives of soldiers during the first world war who wore the chains as a keepsake in the hope they’d return home safely

the maker’s mark and a fine 9ct curb chain to display it on

AGE: Circa 2000

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Antique Victorian Pearl Swallow Brooch 9ct Gold Sapphire It’s in excellent condition andA pretty antique mid Victorian bar brooch depicting two swallows in flight. Theyre fashioned in 9ct gold and dotted with gleaming white seed pearls along the body and wings. Swallows are known to mate for life and said to always return home to the nest, making them a powerful symbol of everlasting love, joy and faithfulness. They were especially popular in the Victorian era and gifted as romantic tokens by lovers during long periods of separation. The