Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch in 9k Gold, Bacchus and Ariadne Mythological Scene, c. 1850 tricolor she absently touched the pendant

she absently touched the pendant around her swan-like neck

to be honest

every petal

they called them Target rings for their resemblance to a target or dart board

Item ID: BH0322026VS

Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch in 9k Gold, Bacchus and Ariadne Mythological Scene, c. 1850 tricolor she absently touched the pendantTheres something timeless about a piece like thisits delicate carving capturing a scene of celebration and myth, its origins steeped in the romantic sensibilities of the Victorian era. Imagine a gentleman on his Grand Tour of Europe, choosing this cameo from an artisan in Italy to bring back to a beloved mother, sister, or paramour. The carved shell tells a story steeped in classical mythology, a Bacchic revelry filled with symbols of abundance and