Antique Victorian diamond swallow earrings silver and 9 carat gold

Era: Victorian 1837-1901

Metal: Sterling silver and 9ct gold hooks

Gemstones: old cut diamonds 1.8-2.8mm x7 each earring, ruby cabochon x4

Size: 33mm from top of hooks, swallows 22x14mm

Weight: 3.8g pair

It's been ages since i've had such fantastic diamond swallows! This pair of earrings, with fixed 9ct gold hooks converted in the Victorian style, started life as a brooch.

The swallows are wonderfully detailed in 3D, with the heads charmingly engraved and finished with ruby cabochon eyes. Each swallow body is set with 7 old cut diamonds. They are marked 'sterls' for sterling silver and 'G&co' to the reverse.

The condition is very good, with just very minor age related wear.