Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bird Necklace

In the northern hemisphere, the migration of the swallow heralds the advent of spring, serving as both a harbinger of fertility and a beacon of hope for weary sailors. There's a reason this bird appears so much on traditional sailor tattoos: they were regarded as protectors guiding ships to safe shores. A symbol of homecoming. MATERIALS: 10k gold (tests), silver, 16 rose cut diamonds, new 14k gold chain AGE: c. 1880 CONDITION: Very good - converted from a stickpin into a pendant at some point SIZE: 7/8" x 5/8", 18" chain