Edwardian 9ct Gold Crescent and Swallow Split Pearl Brooch

Crescent brooches with swallows were very popular in the Edwardian era influenced by the likes of Queen Alexandra. The crescent moon symbolises a new start, making them an ideal engagement or wedding gift or to celebrate the birth of a child. The combination with the swallow symbolises love, loyalty, hope and safe return. The swallow symbolises enduring love because they mate for life, while the crescent moon represents hope for the future and was often given to brides as a symbol of a successful, growing marriage.