Victorian Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Swallow Earrings jabot pin presumably for pills or powders

presumably for pills or powders

adorned with gold pommels and with screw backs

During the 18th century

the staff was also said to possess the power to make people fall asleep or wake up

Victorian Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Swallow Earrings jabot pin presumably for pills or powdersDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A stunning pair of late Victorian period earrings, modelled as lovely swallow birds. Each swallow is set with old cut diamond bodies and striking ruby eyes, finished with silver detailed settings and yellow gold beaks. Each bird hangs from yellow gold wires and they drop just over an inch from the year. Super sweet. Birds of all kinds can bee seen in many pieces of antique jewellery, but the most common were swallows and