17th Century Athena Hardwood Cameo Brooch

17th Century Athena Hardwood Cameo BroochA rare and remarkable hardwood cameo brooch depicting Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of War, Wisdom, and Handicrafts. The wood, likely oak, has been stained a deep chestnut brown, and set into a 19th century silver brooch mount, but the cameo itself is older, probably French, dating from the late 17th century. A warrior goddess and protector of cities, Athena was closely associated with Nike, goddess of victory, although unlike Ares, also a war

Colour G/H

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21ct bezel set diamond

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Inside the Orb

then formed into a “wet” paste to ensure an even colour distribution through the stone

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reminds me of a ziggurat

Classic platinum eternity ring dating from the 1920s

Set with two old mine cut diamonds flanking a central pinkish-red ruby

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A George III period memorial band in black and white enamel