Edwardian Pearl, Diamond & Ruby Swan Brooch horse A tiny Georgian heart padlock

A tiny Georgian heart padlock locket dating from the turn of the (19th) century

Wild pansies are known by a variety of weird and interesting names such as: heartsease or heart's ease

Fertility is associated with the scallop shell

chosen because people would associate them with ancient Egypt

Edwardian Pearl, Diamond & Ruby Swan Brooch horse A tiny Georgian heart padlockDATE: Edwardian, c. 1910 Supreme grace This stunning antique swan brooch dates from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. The swans body is formed by an imperfectly perfect baroque pearl. It creates that perfect teardrop shape, and the silver neck of the swan pops out. It's set with rose cut diamonds with a ruby eye and gold beak, and it's backed in rosey15k gold. Swans appear throughout folklore and mythology, and they usually symbolize grace and beauty,