Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch green sapphire tests as 9k gold and

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

hexagonal in shape

and home to rose cut diamonds and a ruby cabochon eye

both traits manifested beautifully here

Well worth checking out)

Victorian Hermes Shell Cameo Brooch green sapphire tests as 9k gold andDATE: 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