Victorian Diamond Diving Swallows Necklace sapphire Each diamond drop is individually

Each diamond drop is individually articulated

A pretty pair of Victorian gold earrings

and feature French hallmarks

dates from the 1870s

Victorian Diamond Diving Swallows Necklace sapphire Each diamond drop is individuallyDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 THE most adorable antique necklace. The pendant is modelled as two swallows in flight, poised to kiss, each studded with rose cut diamonds and a ruby cabochon eye. Their crafted in silver and 15k gold (backs), and weve added a fine 18k white gold chain to match the silver settings. It dates from the late Victorian era, circa 1880, taking inspiration from the Aesthetic Movement that became popular in the preceding decades.