Victorian Turquoise Swallow Brooch key jewelry A spectacular love token ring

A spectacular love token ring created from a damaged Georgian pendant (circa 1790)

Moral: What looks like good fortune sometimes proves disaster

The lion has garnet eyes and a ruby in its teeth

however under magnification you can see a chips to a couple of the turquoise cabochons and one of the eyes is a later replacement

the gold and platinum have been professionally tested using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and jeweler’s acid methods

Victorian Turquoise Swallow Brooch key jewelry A spectacular love token ringSwallows have long symbolized love, loyalty, and safe return, making them a cherished motif in Victorian jewelry. This finely crafted brooch captures that sentiment beautifully, featuring a graceful swallow adorned with vibrant turquoise cabochons and two fiery ruby eyes. The piece is composed of 800 silvera slightly lower silver content than sterling (925 1000)a common standard in 19th century European jewelry. It measures 0. 8 inches tall by 2. 25