An antique gold and gem-set brooch,

in the form of two swallows flying towards each other,
the bodies and tail feathers of each set with diamonds,
the wings of one set with demantoid garnets,
the wings of the other set with rubies,
each with gold beaks and ruby-set eyes.

The swallow symbolises trust and loyalty.
The brooch is set with diamonds and rubies,
symbolizing lovers united by passionate love.

French, circa 1880.

Width 4.4 cm (wing tip to wing tip)