French Seed Pearl Swag NecklaceThe Story: Delicate 18k necklace with 7 pearl studded panels, all handmade, with swags of trace link chain between them, each with a small seed pearl in the center. Variations of this necklace were common during the Belle poque; still, it's rare to find one in good condition. A classically French piece. The Details: Tests as 18k gold. Seven larger panels with an arc of pearls across each, and twelve smaller panels with twisted wire detail. Length:

Sweet heart-shaped locket with floral detail to front

Condition: Good condition

Weight: 43

Weight: 12

Milgrain detail to band

Internal glazed panel and silver frame intact

with maker's mark JLo

As an exclamation

It made more sense to me as a necklace

A few dings to the back of the silver settings (likely remnants of button fastenings that were removed when the ear wires were attached)

Condition: Conversion piece

because swallows were said to lead ships back to shore