Swallows with Pearls and Ruby EyesThe Story: Swallows were often given as sweetheart gifts by sailors to their loved ones as a symbol of faithfulness and homecoming, because swallows were said to lead ships back to shore. Set with seed pearls and tiny ruby eyes in gold, these two are not identical and flying in different directions part of their charm, if you ask me. The Details: Brooch conversion earrings with wire hook fittings. Seed pearls are well matched with a silvery hue.

and I will probably kick myself for letting it go

Lovely double-sided repoussé locket with sprigs of mistletoe

Weight: 7 grams

made beautiful because that's what the Victorians did with everything

black enamel exterior

Length: 2cm from top of hook to bottom of setting

Length: 7cm

Milgrain detail to band

Seed pearls are well-matched with a silvery hue

good sized jump ring for attaching to necklace or charm holder

Tests as 14k

Tests as 9k gold