Victorian Diamond & Ruby "Swallow & Olive Branch" Pocket Watch french jet " or I Gave Gold

" or I Gave Gold For Iron

A petite antique oval cluster ring dating from the Edwardian era

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

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

The ring bears London hallmarks that precisely date it to the year 1898

Victorian Diamond & Ruby "Swallow & Olive Branch" Pocket Watch french jet " or I Gave GoldDATE: 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