Antique French Bird Brooch Pendant 18kt Gold Ruby Eye

A moment frozen in gold, a bird mid-flight, wings outstretched, eyes set on the horizon. There’s a grace to this piece that borders on mythic, as if it were a creature from a dream rather than the skies. Every feather is delicately chased, each curve sculpted to catch the light just so. And the eye: a tiny ruby, glowing with a spark of intelligence and life. This is not just jewelry, it’s motion, memory, and elegance all bound in gold.

Handcrafted in France around 1900, this brooch-pendant is composed of 18 karat gold and marked with the French eagle’s head hallmark. It measures 70.8 mm in width, 13 mm in height, and rises 11 mm in relief. It weighs a substantial 14.84 grams. The life giving ruby eye measures 1 mm. The reverse features a well-made pin fitting and concealed bail, allowing it to be worn as either a brooch or pendant.

Whether pinned to a velvet lapel or strung on a chain at the throat, this bird takes flight again each time it’s worn as a symbol of freedom, precision, and a distinctly French refinement.

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Item ID: BH0225010V