Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch green sapphire With ruby eyes

With ruby eyes

and home to rose cut diamonds and a ruby cabochon eye

The stones are secured by a diagonal 14k gold bar

A gorgeous pair of antique diamond earrings set with old European cut diamonds

tests as 9k gold and silver (Selene is silver plated brass)

Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch green sapphire With ruby eyesDATE: 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