Victorian Medusa Cameo Brooch orange blossom This one's an outstanding antique

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

The head features emerald eyes and is studded with diamonds and sapphires

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

this has become the visible manifestation of wealth and fortune

Victorian Medusa Cameo Brooch orange blossom This one's an outstanding antiqueDATE: 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