The Antique Jewellery Company
Latest Finds Most Popular Expert Picks The Archive Sale Eras Collections
Contact Book a Consultation
Wishlist Sign In
The Antique Jewellery Company
Free Shipping across Australia
The Antique Jewellery Company Experts since 1975Read Our Story
The Antique Jewellery Company

Georgian Dove of Peace Pendant set with Diamonds

669S
Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

This is a wonderful piece of jewellery. It is predominantly silver and was made circa 1800-1820. It is known as a Saint Esprit or Dove of Peace. The “Saint Esprit” is historically a Christian symbol (meaning “Holy Spirit” in French) that is represented in the form of a dove. Worn by Protestants and Catholics alike, the Saint Esprit dove worn as a jewel can be traced back to pieces dating as early as the mid 1700s. It became very popular in France during the 18th century, and was often worn by peasant women in cross designs that incorporated either real gemstones or French paste. The dove itself is highly symbolic in many cultures and faiths, widely recognised as a representation of peace, love, and fidelity. In this piece the dove has been set with a cushion cut diamond in the centre of it’s body and graduated rose diamonds set in to it’s wings, tail and head. He has tiny cabochon ruby eyes and a gold beak. It is a rare and beautiful piece of jewellery.

The Details
Ollys Pick

Enough said.. I love this St Esprit!

Essentials

Item Number:
669S
Materials:
Measurements:
Height 2.8cm
Width at widest point 3.1cm
Diamond approx 0.40 carats
Rose diamonds approx total weight 1 carat
Provenance:
English
Discovered:
4 years ago

Hallmarks

Very Good

Ring Sizing

We offer one free complimentary sizing for this ring.

Ring sizing adds 2-3 working days to the shipping estimate.

View Sizing Chart
Download our Measurer
More info

Shipping

We are pleased to offer FREE SHIPPING on all purchases to our customers in Australia.

All orders are fully insured and dispatched securely from London by our trusted partner, DHL Express Worldwide.

Estimated Arrival to Australia Shipping
25th–27th June
More info

Returns

We are pleased to offer a 30 day, full money-back guarantee on all purchases.

Australia

Customers from Australia will pay for return postage and any customs, taxes and duties applied.

More info

Customs & Duties

We calculate and pre-pay all customs, taxes, and duties (DDP) at checkout so your order arrives hassle-free.

The following fees may apply to your order:

GST (Goods and Services Tax) - 10%

A broad-based 10% consumption tax levied on most goods, services and imports, collected at each stage of production with input-tax credits to avoid “tax-on-tax.” It replaced the wholesale sales tax in July 2000.

Australia Import Declaration Charge

A government-imposed fee levied by the Australian Border Force to cover the cost of processing your import declaration, charged per declaration and tiered by consignment value and lodgement method.

Australia Import Processing Charge

A government fee applied by the Australian Border Force to cover the cost of processing your import declaration, with the amount varying by consignment value, lodgement type (electronic vs documentary) and cargo channel (sea/air/post).

DHL Duty Tax Paid Fee

DHL fronts duties & taxes to expedite clearance, then adds a small handling fee.

More info
Sustainable Luxury

The Responsible Choice

Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!

Find Out More
Sustainable Luxury
AJC Guarantee
Our Guarantee

Our Guarantee

We always stand by our five core principles:
Quality, Rarity, Expertise, Peace of Mind and Personal Touch

Find Out More