Neoclassical Cameo Cloak Clasp pearl the bimetal design and pretty

the bimetal design and pretty trifurcated shoulders are both very much in the early 20th century Edwardian style

The stone rests in a simple rub-over bezel mount with elegant split shoulders and crafted in 9ct gold throughout

Chester hallmarks confirm its gold content and accurately date it to the year 1914

3cm (from tops of ear wires)

respectively - before accepting Aphrodite's promise to match him up with the most beautiful moral woman: Helen or Troy

Neoclassical Cameo Cloak Clasp pearl the bimetal design and prettyRemarkable 19th century cloak clasp (or hook) comprising three exceptionally well executed shell cameos: the two larger ones depict Winged Victory and Venus riding two horse (biga) chariots, and the smaller central cameo is the face of a woman. The sentiment is, then: Victory in Love. They're mounted in 18 carat gold, the central component featuring scaled serpent hooks to either side, designed to fasten to the larger pieces which would be permanently