Georgian "Hebe & Hermes" Shell Cameo Earrings hermes introduced in the late 16th

introduced in the late 16th century and popularised by Tristano Martinelli

The sweetest little ring

featuring faceted natural stones graduated towards the centre - approx

continuing down the shoulders

One or two very light dings to the back

Georgian "Hebe & Hermes" Shell Cameo Earrings hermes introduced in the late 16thDATE: 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