Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch gold plated with a row of silver

with a row of silver pommels at the top and bottom

Soviet Union

one that (in my opinion) is only accentuated by the antique patina it's acquired over the past century

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

Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch gold plated with a row of silverDATE: 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