Victorian Medusa Cameo Brooch orange blossom Cartier trinity ring (aka Russian

Cartier trinity ring (aka Russian wedding bands

A stunning antique coiled serpent brooch dating from the late 19th century

and are set in silver

The head features emerald eyes and is studded with diamonds and sapphires

The three leaves are set with large Siberian amethysts

Victorian Medusa Cameo Brooch orange blossom Cartier trinity ring (aka RussianDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 A fabulous Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting Medusa the Gorgon. The detailing is great, with Medusa facing to her left and with a winged head and snakes tied beneath her chin and in her hair. Typically, Medusa is portrayed as a peacefully sleeping human figureonly her wings suggest that she is a supernatural creature. Rendered in high relief with a 15k gold mount. Medusa, one of three gorgon sisters, who had an affair