Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch gold plated A sweet and usually styled

A sweet and usually styled antique old cut diamond solitaire ring dating from the early 20th Century

my favourite parts are the enamel work to the back and sides

the lack of iconic

with simple concealed gold bail to the back and otherwise constructed in silver

81 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond

Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch gold plated A sweet and usually styledDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A fabulous antique shell cameo brooch depicting the greek God Hermes, the messenger of the Gods. He was portrayed as a full grown and bearded man, usually clothed in a long tunic and often wearing a cap and boots with wings. In this piece, we can see his cap, and the textures of his hair.. The detailing is great. It dates from the Victorian period and is rendered in high relief with a 9k gold mount. Hermes was the ancient