Une Hirondelle Ne Fait Pas Le Printemps

Antique Lovebird Brooch with Paste in Silver, Paris, c. 1890s

€ 590.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Antique Lovebird Brooch with Paste in Silver, Paris, c. 1890s

Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

The swallow has long been a romantic symbol. In English-speaking countries, it is therefore also known as the lovebird, as 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 19th century sentimental jewellery: as a pledge of love, pieces of jewellery with a lovebird motif expressed the wish that lovers should always find their way back to each other and remain faithful to each other, despite any physical separation. This antique swallow is a particularly beautiful example. The bird is made of silver and shows the swallow in rapid flight. Its body is completely set with glittering white glass stones. These hand-cut glass stones, known as "paste" in English or "strass" in French, became fashionable in the late 19th century. It was no longer expected that a lady had to keep the same jewellery in a diamond version at home: paste jewellery was also considered jewellery in its own right. The white stones and light-coloured silver lend the bird a cool play of colours. Only two red stones set a colourful accent as eyes. The brooch was made in Paris in the last years of the 19th century. This romantic swallow has withstood the test of time with outstanding quality.

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Une Hirondelle Ne Fait Pas Le Printemps

€ 590.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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