Antique French Diamond & Ruby Dove Brooch (c. 1880s)

$3,600.00

Materials: Silver over 18k gold, old-cut diamonds, ruby eyes
Era: Late 19th Century, France
Dimensions: Approx. 5.5 cm width

Two doves in a poised olive-branch embrace, delicately rendered in silver atop 18k gold, face outward in perfect symmetry—guardians of a luminous promise. Their eyes are set with vibrant rubies, and their bodies glisten with old-cut diamonds, each stone a testament to masterful 19th-century French craftsmanship. The birds are joined by crossed arrows, forming a powerful motif of peace, fidelity, and partnership.

Suspended between them is a captivating old-cut diamond, cradled as a pendant, symbolizing enduring love and commitment. This romantic brooch tells a story of harmony in union and the resilience of lasting bonds. An exquisite example of Victorian sentimentality and artisanal precision, this piece is as meaningful as it is beautiful.

Wear it as a declaration of devotion—or gift it as a timeless emblem of love.

Materials: Silver over 18k gold, old-cut diamonds, ruby eyes
Era: Late 19th Century, France
Dimensions: Approx. 5.5 cm width

Two doves in a poised olive-branch embrace, delicately rendered in silver atop 18k gold, face outward in perfect symmetry—guardians of a luminous promise. Their eyes are set with vibrant rubies, and their bodies glisten with old-cut diamonds, each stone a testament to masterful 19th-century French craftsmanship. The birds are joined by crossed arrows, forming a powerful motif of peace, fidelity, and partnership.

Suspended between them is a captivating old-cut diamond, cradled as a pendant, symbolizing enduring love and commitment. This romantic brooch tells a story of harmony in union and the resilience of lasting bonds. An exquisite example of Victorian sentimentality and artisanal precision, this piece is as meaningful as it is beautiful.

Wear it as a declaration of devotion—or gift it as a timeless emblem of love.