An antique jewelled humming bird brooch,

Naturalistically modelled mid flight with out swept wings,
pavé set with cushion shaped rubies and old brilliant cut diamonds,
the beak and feet in yellow gold, its eye mounted
with a cabochon emerald..

8.3 cm across by 6.2 cm tall.

English, circa 1890.

As featured in Italian Vogue, January 2009