Mid-Victorian "Cupid Carving Aphrodite" Lava Cameo Pendant Archaeological Revival with simple deep chased shoulder

with simple deep chased shoulder detailing and English hallmarks dating it to the year 1888

The bangle itself is modelled in 15 karat gold

as well as hand-chased ivy leaves (sentiment: I Cling To Thee) and silver pommel embellishment

who knows why

there are two diamonds set above the main emerald cut stones

Mid-Victorian "Cupid Carving Aphrodite" Lava Cameo Pendant Archaeological Revival with simple deep chased shoulderDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 An utterly breathtaking lava cameo pendant dating from the mid 19th Century, circa 1860. The subject is particularly cool, even by the Victorians' neo classical standards Cupid sits on a cloud, inside a scallop shell, carving the head of Aphrodite with hammer and chisel (with a set of compasses to one side). It's pretty much the ultimate amorous romantic sentiment. The detail is just astonishing, carved on both the front and