Vintage Ruby & Pearl Halo Brooch by Cropp & Farr green sapphire The earliest known reference to

The earliest known reference to the Gorgons is found in Hesiod's Theogony

The orb is perfectly rounded

The diamonds rest in hexagonal millegrain bezels

and my other favourites are the golden duck and the parachute

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Vintage Ruby & Pearl Halo Brooch by Cropp & Farr green sapphire The earliest known reference toDATE: Vintage, c. 1988 A lovely little Vintage halo brooch by Cropp & Farr. Its set with alternating pearls and rubies, and is modelled in 9k yellow gold throughout. With gold brooch fittings, this piece looks great worn as a hair slide or pendant too! With English hallmarks (and Cropp & Farr marks), it dates to the year 1988 and London assay office. Cropp & Farr was established in 1917 in London and created created beautiful brooches, earrings,