Antique Swallow Bird Pin With Pearls

This beautiful bird brooch pin is crafted from solid 18ct yellow gold and features a delightful little swallow bird in flight, adorned with original natural pearls. We have tested the gold with our electronic tester and can confirm the swallow to be 18k gold and the rest of the brooch including pin is of 9ct gold. The brooch is not hallmarked as so many such pieces were not in this period.

• Size: 3.7cm
• Weight: 2.1g
• Gemstones: Natural pearls
• Metal: 18k gold setting, 9ct gold bar and pin
• Period: Early Edwardian

The swallow is a bird that chooses a mate for life symbolising freedom, like the wide open sky, and eternal happiness.

Ref: P56