Georgian "Hebe & Hermes" Shell Cameo Earrings hermes continuing down the shoulders

continuing down the shoulders

and looks great worn alone or as part of a collection

it's set with a deep rock crystal cabochon - cut so its "pools" the light inside - within a border of pearls and amethyst set bail

The stones rest in millegrain bezel settings (the six at the back with an extra platinum halo)

Georgian "Hebe & Hermes" Shell Cameo Earrings hermes continuing down the shouldersDATE: Cameos, Georgian c. 1800 Tops, Victorian c. 1900 Fantastic antique shell cameo earrings, one carved to depict Hebe (the goddess of eternal youth) pouring ambrosia from a jar atop her head into a cup in her left hand, the other her half brother Hermes (the messenger of the Gods and protector of mortal travellers) complete with winged sandals and helmet and his caduceus. Both deities provided a service to the gods, Hebe as cup bearer and Hermes as