Victorian Zeus Cameo Brooch

Victorian Zeus Cameo BroochCute antique shell cameo brooch depicting the mightiest of the twelve Olympians: Zeus, the Sky Father. He's mounted in 9 carat gold with a simple applied ropetwist border. Dating from the latter half of the 19th century, circa 1870. The irony of tiny Zeus is not lost on us Era: Victorian, circa 1870 Size: 2. 3cm by 1. 9cm Stone: Bull's Mouth Shell Marks: None, tested as 9ct gold Condition: Good antique condition. Light wear consistent with age and a

it's home to nine vibrant Australian opal nuggets - 220 carats is a conservative estimate - mounted in vine-like silver 'cages'

Wear consistent with age

It dates from the early Medieval Period (8th to 10th century AD)

and the band's built in 18ct yellow gold

VS1 to SI2 clarity

Crafted in 9 carat yellow gold with English hallmarks from the year 1905

and the making and drinking of wine

The brooch is crafted in 9ct gold with beautiful hand-chased detailing and set with six turquoise cabochons with a turquoise enamel halo around the face

exceptionally bright one seemed to crop up every 75-79 years

Head and band may be a later marriage

gill-like engravings to either side (yes

Skilled craftsmanship combined with modernist designs