Late 19th Century Old Cut Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Morning Glory Leaf Brooch - GIA

During the Victorian era, morning glory leaves were part of a symbolic language of flowers known as floriography. The morning glory leaves and tendrils were used to convey love, affection and unrequited love. My interpretation is that pairing the leaf and curling tendril with a pearl dewdrop adds another layer of meaning, symbolizing a love that is pure yet unattainable, given the morning glory's association with unrequited love. Hand fabricated in silver topped gold, circa 1880. Accompanied by a gemological report from GIA stating: natural saltwater pearl with no overtone. 

GIA report number: 523248350

Pearl: 6.12 mm, button shaped, white body color, pinctada species 

Diamonds: estimated 2.25 - 2.5 total carats

Weight: 13.2 grams

Measurements: 2 5/8" x 13/16" wide

Notes: This brooch has been rhodium plated over the silver and gold.