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

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

The stones are secured by a diagonal 14k gold bar

The Brittany flag or Breton for "white and black" was created by Morvan Marchal in 1923

both traits manifested beautifully here

that lead the eye in towards the main stone

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