A Victorian gold and pearl brooch comprised of a pavé pearl double heart and swallow linked by a chain, in 15k. England. Accompanied by the original box

Swallows were prominently featured in Victorian jewelry, connoting faithfulness as they were believed to mate for life. They often returned to the same nesting site year after year, so a piece with the swallow motif may have been given to a loved one before beginning a journey. The bird symbolized the love between giver and receiver, and served as a promise of a safe return.