Beautiful diamond Victorian period brooch, rich in Victorian romantic symbolism. The swallow mates for life, so they were seen as symbols of one's love and faithfulness. The arrow is also a symbol of love - straight from my heart to yours. This brooch is an antique piece from a sweetheart to his love. These "declaration of love" items are always worth more than their intrinsic value because of the sentiment and feelings conveyed within them.
The diamonds are old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds. The swallow has a tiny ruby eye, and there is also a ruby in the arrow head. The gold is unmarked, but tests as 15ct gold. This brooch came from Australia, so could be an early Australian Colonial piece. It measures 5.5 cm wide and 2.2 cm high. It is in excellent original condition. Would date mid to late 1800s.

Antique and Vintage Jewelry
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