A beautiful antique Victorian lavaliere necklace adorned with a pretty swallow pendant decorated with glistening white old-cut paste stones across the front, with a pink paste eye at the head and a large pear-cut paste dropper dangling from its beak. Swallows are known to mate for life and said to always return home to the nest, making them a powerful symbol of everlasting love, joy and faithfulness. They were especially popular in the Victorian era and gifted as romantic tokens by lovers during long periods of separation. It�s a fabulous Victorian necklace, modelled in 935 sterling silver and fitted with a new 9ct gold curb chain, held by a ring clasp. WEIGHT: 14.5 grams MEASURES: Pendant 38mm (head to tail) x 56mm (wing to wing) x Depth 7mm � Dropper Height 12mm x Width 6mm � Chain Length 16.8 inches x Width 1mm METAL: Sterling Silver/ 9ct Gold (Stamped) STONES: Paste/ Glass AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 � 1900) MARKS: 935/ Sterling stamp, 375/ 9ct stamp on clasp CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age ITEM NUMBER: 24-247 We provide Free Worldwide Shipping for this item. Interest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options are also available. Please enquire for more details.