Georgian "Cupid Escaping By Sea" Brooch lava and is particularly well made

and is particularly well made and styled

A spectacular sardonyx intaglio signet ring carved with the hideous face of Medusa

the weight is 38 grams

but its message remains true: diamonds for endurance

An especially fine quality Saint Christopher pendant / medallion in 9 karat yellow gold

Georgian "Cupid Escaping By Sea" Brooch lava and is particularly well madeDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 A remarkable Georgian brooch depicting "Eros Escaping by Sea by using his bow to propel a boat made from his quiver with an arrow as the mast and his blindfold as the sail". The subject is inspired by an early 16th century engraving by Italian artist Marco Dente, currently in the collection of the Met Museum, New York. I'd say the title more or less sums up what's going on. This brooch dates from the late Georgian period, circa