Victorian Medusa Cameo Brooch orange blossom The three leaves are set

The three leaves are set with large Siberian amethysts

and are set in silver

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

manganese (purple)

In addition

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