Swallow Necklace | Bird Necklace medieval jewelry and in very good condition

and in very good condition with light surface wear

masterfully converted from an antique brooch (circa 1920–1930)

this flower has a rich history in Christian art as a symbol of the Virgin Mary and the Immaculate Conception (A Handbook of Symbols in Christian Art by Gertrude Grace Sill)

Crafted in 18k gold (unmarked

Swallow Necklace | Bird Necklace medieval jewelry and in very good conditionSwallows were a common motif in Victorian and Edwardian jewelry symbolic of faithful love and a safe return home. This antique 18k gold necklace (circa 1910) features a swallow clutching a branch of diamonds in its beak framed by a golden circle. The swallow is surmounted by a ruby and a tiny pearl dangles beneath. The pendant measures 2. 1 inches from the top of the ruby to the bottom of the pearl by 0. 9 inches wide. It is in very good condition