Victorian Romance

Antique Gold Pendant with Rubies & Diamonds, Great Britain c. 1900


€ 690.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Antique Gold Pendant with Rubies & Diamonds, Great Britain c. 1900
Antique Gold Pendant with Rubies & Diamonds, Great Britain c. 1900
Description
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The swallow is also known in English as a lovebird, a bird of love, because swallow couples often stay together for life and always return to the same nest they left when they return from the south. For this reason, the swallow became a popular symbol in the Victorian era: as a pledge of love, these pieces of jewelry expressed the wish that lovers - despite any physical separation - should always find their way back to each other and remain faithful to one another. This pendant came to us from London. On a fine chain, it presents a detailed pendant in the shape of a heart decorated with bows. At its center flies a swallow with outstretched wings. Its wings are set with glittering diamond roses. Four red gemstones adorn its back, the color of which further enhances the romantic statement of the piece of jewelry. These are garnet-glass doublets in the color of ruby, which are completely unusual today but were widely used at the time. A wafer-thin slice of garnet is glued to a body of red glass and the two are then faceted together. The result is a gemstone that has a high refraction due to the garnet and therefore sparkles much richer than glass. The pendant is made of gold, in the typical British alloy of 15 carats, which was only used until 1932. The result is a touching piece of jewelry that brings the emotions of the past to life. Today, as then, the pendant with its matching chain is particularly suitable as a gift of love to make a special person happy.
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Antique Gold Pendant with Rubies & Diamonds, Great Britain c. 1900
Victorian Romance
€ 690.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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