Returning Home - Riker Bros. Swallows Brooch demantoid_garnet Definitely later 18th century

Definitely later 18th century

that results in a miniature masterpiece

the inclusion of French blue enamel with the ebony and alabaster hues creates a notable impression

sometimes elongated

punctuate this circular charm or pendant

Returning Home - Riker Bros. Swallows Brooch demantoid_garnet Definitely later 18th centurySigned Riker, three barn swallows fly for their annual trek north, or perhaps south, to your favorite cache of wearable jewels. Home is where the nest is, and where we return, just as barn swallows do each summer. Three textured gold avians soar in tight formation. Highly realistic, their feathers and plumage as well as their forked tails are discernable, all direct upward in flight. A ruby eye dots each head. In 14k yellow gold, it is signed Riker