Unique and Vintage Swallow Bird Jewelry

In the 1940's sailors gave swallow jewelry to their love as a promise that they would return. Some of the most unique swallow bird jewelry is vintage. If you are wanting to go a bit cheaper then buying vintage there is always vintage style jewelry.

There are many necklaces, ear rings and bracelets with different style of swallows. My favorite swallow bird necklace is when they appear to be flying in pairs. I think they can be a great gift to give a loved one rather it be a mother or romantic love.

Besides the vintage style, some of the most popular styles are tattoo style and comic style swallow birds. The tattoo style jewelry has a art appeasing look, while the comic style is meant to be fun and somewhat comical.

The swallow bird can symbolize a lot of things for different people. Years ago sailors use to get swallow tattoos after they have traveled so many miles, to them the swallow bird was a symbolism that they will always come home, because swallows never wondered to far from home and always came back.

The swallow is also symbol of love, freedom and loyalty. To find out more about the symbolism behind the swallow bird go here.

As told by my Great, Great Grandma Sailors often gave their wife's and girlfriends jewelry as a gift before they went out to sea for the first time. While the gift was low cost of course because few had money, it did have meaning. A necklace with a flying bird similar to the swallow was often a favorite choice because it was a symbol of a promise that they shall return.

I remember her necklace similar to the one in the photo, with metal flying birds and colored flowers. When looking at it you could tell she took well care of it but the age was there.

While no one in the family knows where it is today, I remember the necklace like it was yesterday. It was a prize possession of hers, and she kept in hanging by her bed. She said that she no longer wore it because she was afraid that is would break and she would loose it.

I am a big fan of drop down earrings. I really think birds in flight is the perfect thing to put of earrings that sway back and forth. Makes me feel as though they are in flight and flying with me.

The first time I saw the love letter swallow ring was in a fashion show for a new brand. I loved it from then. Okay I might be a bit too much of a romantic but how cute is a bird carrying a love letter.

I had a hard time finding the perfect one that actually looked like a love letter but then I found the one carrying a red "letter". Okay so its true it may not look just like a letter but I think it may even be a bit more elegant then the original idea.

To find the swallow with the red letter you can go here..

Adjustable vintage style silver plated plastic swallow bird ring covered in high gloss varnish.