Easter Spring Mourning Jewelry - Antique Victorian Brass Cross Pendant Necklace w Chunky Heavy Rope Chain - Adorned w Flowers & Swallow Bird

Oversized brass cross with chunky twisted rope chain pendant necklace:

~ Features a big cross or crucifix adorned with signs and symbols of Spring, Easter, and Rebirth / Renewal

~ Lily of the Valley flowers, daisies, and a diving swallow bird - very significant in Victorian times

~ All brass construction - some faint signs of silver gilding remain

~ Heavy matching brass chain with oversized spring ring clasp

~ Perfect for Easter, Spring, funeral wear, mourning, or just for a personal, romantic, religious, and/or sentimental notion

Ready and waiting for your neckline, special day, outfit, display, collection or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: True antique / vintage jewelry item - guessing late 1800's to earliest 1900's - Victorian era

MARKINGS: None that I could find

METAL / MATERIAL: Brass with a lovely patina that only time and use can provide and a very light silver toned wash or plating can be spotted in areas

CLASP / CLOSURE: Oversized spring ring clasp

MEASUREMENTS: Neat heavy twisted rope chain is aprox 32" long and over 1/4" wide. Attached cross pendant about 3 1/2" long x 2 1/2" wide

WEIGHT: x

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, &/or LORE: Swallows mate for life and always return to their nests after time away, which symbolizes ones love for their sweetheart when given as a gift. Swallow bird pieces were wildly popular during Victorian times and often given as wedding gifts or exchanged between bride and groom during the 1800's and were worn by both men and women . A lovely sentiment that still holds meaning and value today

JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This exquisite antique brass necklace features a beautifully crafted cross with a swallow bird and lily of the valley flowers, making it perfect for Easter, church, Christmas, graduation, anniversary, wedding, and any special occasion. The necklace is 32 inches long and has a rope chain type with a spring ring closure. The vintage Victorian style pendant is oversized and handmade, with intricate details that add to its beauty. It's a unique piece of jewelry that will make a statement and inspire with its inspirational and religious themes. The necklace is suitable for both men and women and is an original piece made of high-quality brass.

CONDITION: Great vintage condition - no damage or quirks found to mention. All hardware in good working order. All metal work intact, right down to the delicate looking tail of the swallow bird. Please study all photos to self-form an opinion of condition and gain additional item insight that only viewing photos can provide. A fantastic find in an excellent state of preservation.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

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