Georgian Terpsichore Sulphide Cameo Pendant demantoid garnet features a chased clover motif

features a chased clover motif to the back

making the translation of the motto Love is the price

some evidence of old repairs to the chain

and features a sliding lid that opens to reveal three tiny dice with black and red number dots

with fine chased detailing to the outside

Georgian Terpsichore Sulphide Cameo Pendant demantoid garnet features a chased clover motifDATE: Georgian, c. 1830 An incredible Georgian pendant featuring a carved sulphide cameo which (I think) depicts Terpsichore, one of the nine Greek Muses. The level of detail is astounding, and the sulphide has the most beautiful pale grey sheen to it. It's set within a rose cut sapphire and pearl border, and the piece dates from the 1830s. Terpishore is the ancient Greek goddess of dance and chorus, usually depicted with a lyre (or occasionally a