Edwardian Three Colour Gold Peacock Feather Brooch Set With A Sapphire

A stunning peacock feather brooch that was made circa 1900-1910 and is a beautiful example of the jewellers art. It has been designed using red and yellow gold and platinumDerives from the Spanish word ‘platina’ meaning ‘little silver’. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum’s durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete… then chased with an intricate pattern that accentuates the design. In the centre of the feather is a sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone.
. The sapphire represented loyalty, trust and truth. The peacock feather represented kindness, compassion, good luck, patience & benevolence. What a wonderful brooch to give to someone you love.