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Athena Cameo with Romulus and Remus on Helmut

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50-1-4093

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ABOUT THIS BROOCH

The multi-talented Greek goddess and proto-feminist Athena, or in this case, her Roman incarnation Minerva - goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, just warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill - (to name just a handful of her manifold attributes) is artfully carved in two-tone sea shell. Big bonus: Romulus and Remus (being suckled by their wolf mom) inhabit her helmet! 18 karat frame, 14 karat pin back. Just over 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches.

Details

Materials:
18 Karat Yellow Gold, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Length:
1 7/8 in
Width:
1 1/2 in
Gram Weight:
15.5
Period:
Victorian

About Victorian Jewelry

The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit themselves when it came to motifs and themes—if it struck their fancy, they turned it into jewelry. Sweet and sentimental with a distinct romantic streak, Victorian gems expanded upon their Georgian predecessors. The array of styles that blossomed (sometimes quite literally) during this era endure to this day.

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