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Edwardian Diamond Swallow Bar Brooch, 15ct Gold, Rose-cut Diamonds, C.1900
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Edwardian Diamond Swallow Bar Brooch, 15ct Gold, Rose-cut Diamonds, C.1900

1900 - 1920
Description

This exquisite Edwardian brooch captures the essence of late 19th to early 20th-century romanticism.

The swallow, a beloved symbol of constancy and safe return, is rendered in shimmering rose-cut diamonds, appearing mid-flight above a delicate 15ct gold bar. The end is adorned with a diamond-set rosette with a natural pearl at its centre.

A wonderful example of the “razor blade” mounting style, the brooch achieves a visual lightness and elegance. Ideal for collectors and connoisseurs of meaningful antique jewellery.

Period: Edwardian, c.1900

Metal: 15ct yellow gold (acid tested)

Stones: Rose-cut diamonds, natural seed pearl

Length: 5.3 cm

Swallow dimensions: 25 x 17 mm

Weight: 4.3g

Condition: Excellent. Modern clasp fitted in keeping with the style.

Pairs beautifully with Edwardian pearl and diamond ring we now have in stock! (see last photo)

Date of Manufacture

Touch of Time Antiques has dated this Edwardian Diamond Swallow Brooch to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09224391
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Rose-cut diamonds set in silver: mounts made before platinum came into general use.
Slender knife-edge gold bar: favoured around 1900 for visual lightness.
Natural pearl cluster terminal: balanced decorative framing of the early twentieth century.
Flying swallow motif: sentimental emblem popular during the Edwardian years.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1174913
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Description
This exquisite Edwardian brooch captures the essence of late 19th to early 20th-century romanticism.
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The swallow, a beloved symbol of constancy and safe return, is rendered in shimmering rose-cut diamonds, appearing mid-flight above a delicate 15ct gold bar.
Touch of Time Antiques

The end is adorned with a diamond-set rosette with a natural pearl at its centre.

fig 1. An Edwardian 15ct gold bar brooch featuring a silver-topped swallow in flight set with rose-cut diamonds beside a pearl cluster.
fig 1. Edwardian Diamond Swallow Bar Brooch, 15ct Gold, Rose-cut Diamonds, C.1900

A wonderful example of the “razor blade” mounting style, the brooch achieves a visual lightness and elegance. Ideal for collectors and connoisseurs of meaningful antique jewellery.

Period: Edwardian, c.1900

fig 2. An Edwardian 15ct gold bar brooch featuring a silver-topped swallow in flight set with rose-cut diamonds beside a pearl cluster.
fig 2. Edwardian Diamond Swallow Bar Brooch, 15ct Gold, Rose-cut Diamonds, C.1900

Metal: 15ct yellow gold (acid tested)

Stones: Rose-cut diamonds, natural seed pearl

Length: 5.3 cm

Swallow dimensions: 25 x 17 mm

Weight: 4.3g

Condition: Excellent. Modern clasp fitted in keeping with the style.

Pairs beautifully with Edwardian pearl and diamond ring we now have in stock! (see last photo)

Date of Manufacture

Touch of Time Antiques has dated this Edwardian Diamond Swallow Brooch to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09224391
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Rose-cut diamonds set in silver: mounts made before platinum came into general use.
Slender knife-edge gold bar: favoured around 1900 for visual lightness.
Natural pearl cluster terminal: balanced decorative framing of the early twentieth century.
Flying swallow motif: sentimental emblem popular during the Edwardian years.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174913
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Archive I An Edwardian 15ct gold bar brooch featuring a silver-topped swallow in flight set with rose-cut diamonds beside a pearl cluster.

Edwardian Diamond Swallow Bar Brooch, 15ct Gold, Rose-cut Diamonds, C.1900

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An Edwardian 15ct gold bar brooch featuring a silver-topped swallow in flight set with rose-cut diamonds beside a pearl cluster.
Edwardian Diamond Swallow Bar Brooch, 15ct Gold, Rose-Cut Diamonds, c.1900
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An Edwardian 15ct gold bar brooch featuring a silver-topped swallow in flight set with rose-cut diamonds beside a pearl cluster.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBrooches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • Material15ct Gold, Silver, Diamond, Pearl
  • ColourGold and Silver
  • MotifsSwallow motif, Rose-cut diamonds, Pearl cluster, Silver-topped gold

This Edwardian bar brooch from around 1900 is made from 15ct yellow gold and silver-topped elements, measuring 5.3 cm in length. The design incorporates a swallow motif set with rose-cut diamonds in flight above the main gold pin bar, alongside a circular pearl cluster at one end containing a central natural seed pearl surrounded by small diamonds. The construction shows a modern replacement clasp fitted to the back, while the front presents polished metallic surfaces in gold and silver tones. The piece rests inside an antique rectangular presentation box lined with pale cream satin in the lid and matching velvet upholstery in the base, featuring a narrow gold-tooled patterned border along the dark brown wooden edges and a small metal latch on the front rim. Collectors wear such antique brooches on lapels, scarves, or collars as wearable personal ornaments for daily use or special occasions, keeping them stored in a padded jewelry box when not being worn.

FAQs

Swallow motifs became immensely popular in Victorian and Edwardian jewellery, often symbolizing safe return, home, and eternal loyalty due to the birds migratory habits of always returning to the same nest.

Edwardian bar brooches were frequently crafted using 15ct or 18ct yellow gold, often featuring silver-topped settings for diamonds to enhance their white brilliance, along with seed pearls, rubies, or sapphires.

Authentic Edwardian pieces often feature delicate filigree, millegrain borders, rose-cut or old mine-cut diamonds, silver-topped gold settings, and specific British hallmarks such as the 15ct stamp used prior to 1932.

An antique bar brooch can be worn on coat lapels, pinned to structured blazers, fastened onto silk scarves, or placed at the collar of a buttoned shirt for a tailored accent.

Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding full immersion in water or chemical ultrasonic cleaners which can permanently damage natural pearls and loosen antique silver-topped settings.
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