A sapphire, diamond and ruby swallow brooch/pendant, circa 1890Realistically modelled as a swallow in flight, set throughout with circular-cut sapphires, the tail and tips of the outstretched wings accented by old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, the head set with circular ruby cabochon eyes, mounted in silver and gold, old brilliant-cut diamonds approx. 0.50ct total, detachable brooch/pendant fitting, length 7.3cm