Swallow Necklace | Bird Necklace medieval jewelry A striking onyx insect pendant

A striking onyx insect pendant glittering with diamonds

Dragons have many meanings across cultures

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)

and in very good condition with light surface wear

the pendant is substantial in presence yet refined in detail

Swallow Necklace | Bird Necklace medieval jewelry A striking onyx insect pendantSwallows 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