AN ANTIQUE MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND 'PRINCE-OF-WALES' BROOCH
Designed as three cabochon turquoise and seed pearl set gold feathers, gathered by a rose-cut diamond crown and red enamel banner with "ICHDIEN" written in rose-cut diamonds

Metal: 18k
Diamonds: 58 old cut diamonds
Stones: 160 cabochon turquoise, 167 seed pearls
Size/Dimensions: 2¼ x 2 inches
Circa late 1800's
Wartski fitted case

Specialist Notes:
Created in the 14th century, the Prince of Wales feathers is one of the most enduring and recognizable symbols in British royal heraldry. Strict rules of heraldry allow for minor variations in its design which comprises three silver or white ostrich feathers encircled within a gold coronet, below which there is a dark blue ribbon with the motto ‘Ich Dien’ meaning ‘I Serve’. This antique brooch is a stylized homage to the Prince of Wales feathers using favored gem-stones -- turquoise and seed pearls were frequently seen in jewelry during that period. It is very fitting that this antique brooch was at one time retailed by Wartski, a company which presently holds royal appointments to the Queen and the Prince of Wales.

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