Early Victorian Artemis Cameo Brooch cuffs 02ct marquise cut diamond -

02ct marquise cut diamond - J-I2

the patron saint of travellers

An exquisite antique fancy-link chain in 15 karat gold

Each diamond drop is individually articulated

modelled in Sterling Silver

Early Victorian Artemis Cameo Brooch cuffs 02ct marquise cut diamond -DATE: Victorian, c. 1840 A sublime early Victorian shell cameo depicting Artemis, Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, vegetation, the moon, chastity, and childhood. Daughter of Zeus and Leto, and twin sister of Apollo (to the Romans she was known as Diana), Artemis was particularly popular amongst the rural populace who worshipped her as a wild goddess of nature, often found dancing through forests, mountains, or meadows accompanied by her