Maxwell Stone, a fine jewelry expert at UK retailer Steven Stone, shared more details on the historic piece, stating, “This remarkable brooch features approximately four carats of white diamonds, arranged in 18 individual stones.”
The last time the Princess of Wales wore the brooch, it also featured “a breathtaking three-carat cabochon-cut green emerald pendant,” Stone added. However, for this week’s State Visit, the emerald was noticeably absent. Still, beyond its sparkle, the brooch carries deep symbolism.”
“What makes it particularly meaningful is its symbolic connection to both King Charles and Prince William,” Stone explains. “At its heart are three diamond-encrusted ostrich feathers, the emblem of the Prince of Wales, a title Charles held before ascending the throne and William holds now.”