Victorian Diamond Swallow Bird Brooch Amethyst the central flat cut garnet

the central flat cut garnet surrounded by rubies in an oval cluster with rub over settings

Victorian collar necklace in silver and silver gilt with charming half ball decoration

79-carat cushion-cut diamond

and the paste stones are set in a foil backed setting

On a 15ct chain with an S clasp

Victorian Diamond Swallow Bird Brooch Amethyst the central flat cut garnetA beautiful and substantial rose cut diamond pav set swallow brooch in flight set in silver and gold. This swallow has detailed cabochon ruby eyes and three demantoid garnets on his beak. The total diamond carat weight is 1. 6 carats, colour H I and clarity VS1 SI1. The brooch fitting has a safety chain that is removeable. It has a French shell 14ct hallmark. Circa 1870. The brooch measures: 6. 9cm x 4. 2cm.