Victorian Diamond & Ruby "Swallow & Olive Branch" Pocket Watch french jet 1 carat in total

1 carat in total

and the charms are all in either platinum or 18k white gold

with London hallmarks for 1899 and maker's mark George Maurice & Co

dives into the sea in an attempt to end her own life

Victorian Diamond & Ruby "Swallow & Olive Branch" Pocket Watch french jet 1 carat in totalDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 A beautiful Swiss pocket watch featuring a gem set swallow with olive branch on the front case within a wonderfully chased orange blossom border. The bird is studded with rose cut diamonds, and the two olives are set with a ruby and a diamond. It's crafted in 14 karat gold, with simple, elegant numerals on the white watch face, and ornate openworked hands. The Swiss hallmarks (two squirrels) indicate it was produced for export