Victorian Hand-Engraved Bird Pendants

This one-of-a-kind necklace is composed of:

• Victorian, sterling silver necklace links from the late 1800s that each feature a one-of-a-kind hand-engraved bird. Not only is each bird different, but many are different species including an owl, heron, sparrow, and others. These pieces were originally made and sourced in England.
  

• This necklace measures a standard 18” on 14k gold filled chain with the pendant measuring .5" in width.

THE HISTORY:

Birds were a popular symbol in the Victorian era and were a common motif in jewelry. Swallows and doves in particular adorned all kinds of pieces. Swallows mate for life and always go back to their nest, so it made sense for them to be on jewelry that lovers would give to each other. The birds were a popular symbol for sailors as well: spotting a them in the sky was the first sign their ship was close to land where they would return to their loved ones.