Object Description
A charming High Carat Yellow Gold (tested) & Silver Diamond Swallow Brooch, Pave set throughout with numerous Old Cut Diamonds in an open strap-work design, with a single Cabochon Ruby for an eye. The Diamonds are set in High Carat Silver and the brooch has a steel pin fastening.
As Swallows were known to always return and as Diamonds “are forever” the symbolism expressed here was “Forever, I will Return”.
English
Circa 1880