ANTIQUE DIAMOND WING BROOCH Centering upon an old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 6.24 cts., extending a pair of pavé-set diamond wings, mounted in platinum and gold ( with a pendant hoop), circa 1880 Signed by Tiffany & Co. Diamond winged motifs in jewelry design first appeared in the 1890's, reaching the peak of their popularity around 1910. They are most commonly seen in the form of brooches or tiaras where they detach form the frame to be worn as independent brooches. The winged motif represents the dove who symbolically signifies innocence, gentleness, conjagal affection and constancy and is also a common portrayal for the Holy Ghost. The image in Victorian jewelry design originated in 1840 when Prince Albert designed doves in the shape of brooches presented to the bridesmaids who attended Queen Victoria at their wedding.
ANTIQUE DIAMOND WING BROOCH Centering upon an old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 6.24 cts., extending a pair of pavé-set diamond wings, mounted in platinum and gold ( with a pendant hoop), circa 1880 Signed by Tiffany & Co. Diamond winged motifs in jewelry design first appeared in the 1890's, reaching the peak of their popularity around 1910. They are most commonly seen in the form of brooches or tiaras where they detach form the frame to be worn as independent brooches. The winged motif represents the dove who symbolically signifies innocence, gentleness, conjagal affection and constancy and is also a common portrayal for the Holy Ghost. The image in Victorian jewelry design originated in 1840 when Prince Albert designed doves in the shape of brooches presented to the bridesmaids who attended Queen Victoria at their wedding.
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