Edwardian Gold Caduceus Brooch On Hold Agate Panels

Agate Panels

This particular piece features Cupid holding his bow

set with three rows of alternating sapphires and diamonds

each sapphire accented with a little rose gold diamond point

A stunning antique 2 carat diamond cluster ring dating from the Edwardian era

Edwardian Gold Caduceus Brooch On Hold Agate PanelsDATE: Edwardian, 1914 An outstanding antique brooch modelled as the caduceus (aka staff of Hermes). In Greek mythology the staff was given to Hermes by his half brother Apollo as a gift in return for the tortoise shell lyre, although its origins can be traced back as far as ancient Mesopotania circa 3500 BC and the Sumerian god Ningishzida who carried a wingless version of the double snaked staff. It's a particularly potent symbol that to this day