Victorian Medusa Cameo Brooch orange blossom The three leaves are set

The three leaves are set with large Siberian amethysts

This one's an outstanding antique example in solid 15 karat gold

manganese (purple)

dating from the 1960's

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

Victorian Medusa Cameo Brooch orange blossom The three leaves are setDATE: 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