Victorian Medusa Cameo Brooch orange blossom dating from the 1960's

dating from the 1960's

and are set in silver

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

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

It's modelled in 9 karat yellow gold with elegant split shoulders and a fine antique patina

Victorian Medusa Cameo Brooch orange blossom dating from the 1960'sDATE: 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