Victorian Navette Neoclassical Cameo Earrings boulder opal modelled in 15 karat gold

modelled in 15 karat gold and featuring both bezel (pearls) and cut-down (green garnets) settings

almost appearing to float

The order of the symbols doesn't appear to signify anything (in English

It features a lavender coloured paste gemstone set over foil to enhance the colour and brightness

a lighthouse (actually two)

Victorian Navette Neoclassical Cameo Earrings boulder opal modelled in 15 karat goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 Charming antique leverback earrings, navette shaped and set with two neoclassical shell cameos. Hebe was, to the ancient Greeks, goddess of eternal youth (or the prime of life, her Roman counterpart being Juventas) and forgiveness. Along with the usual Olympian traits of superhuman strength, immortality, vitality, etc., she had influence over eternal youth, and the ability to restore youth to mortals a power seemingly