Stunning mid Victorian diamond brooch in the form of feather. The plume centred with one old mine pear shaped and smaller old mine cut diamonds set in silver with an 18 karat gold back.
Circa 1870
Diamonds:
1=0.45ct estimated weight - F/G Vs2 103=1.00cts estimated total weight - F-H Vs-Si1
Total length 65.0mm
The feather is a powerful symbol that signifies honour and a connection between the owner, the Creator, and the bird from which it came. It symbolises trust, honour, strength, wisdom, power, and freedom. It is an object that is deeply revered and a sign of high honour.