Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Swallow Heart Brooch 9ct Gold Garnet METAL: Platinum/ 18ct Gold (Stamped)

METAL: Platinum/ 18ct Gold (Stamped)

An exquisite antique Saint Esprit collar necklace made in France in the early 19th Century (Circa 1830)

The shell is fashioned in 9ct gold with a beautiful ivy leaf pattern chased across the front and further foliate motifs on the back

ITEM NUMBER: 23-967

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Antique Victorian Turquoise Pearl Swallow Heart Brooch 9ct Gold Garnet METAL: Platinum/ 18ct Gold (Stamped)A sweet antique mid Victorian bar brooch depicting a length of 9ct gold curb chain with a swallow in the centre holding a heart charm. Its decorated with white seed pearls and three sky blue turquoise. 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