Antique Diamond and Ruby Swallow Bird Pendant or Brooch of 14k Gold victorian agate ring An elegant Art Nouveau era

An elegant Art Nouveau era brooch featuring a woman emerging from a bloom of flowers

coiled around a lustrous baroque pearl

This lovely orchid brooch dates to the Art Nouveau era (circa 1910-1920)

It is in good condition with some minor enamel loss on the periphery of the wreath

this antique ring (circa 1800-1820) is an acrostic ring with gemstones selected to spell out the word REGARD

Antique Diamond and Ruby Swallow Bird Pendant or Brooch of 14k Gold victorian agate ring An elegant Art Nouveau eraSwallows were a common motif in Victorian and Edwardian jewelry symbolic of faithful love and a safe return home. This antique necklace features a 14k gold swallow pendant (circa 1910 1920) accented with diamonds and rubies. The piece can be worn either as a brooch or a pendant by removing the pin findings with the turn of a small screw on the back of the piece. The pendant measures 2 inches from wing tip to wing tip by 1. 6 inches wide and is in