Georgian White Paste "Saint Esprit" Pendant stud earrings Some sources go on to

Some sources go on to suggest he had is soldiers paint the Chi Ro (first two letters of Christ's name in Greek) onto their shields before the battle

Turquoise & Emerald

but that's another story)

The brooch pictured is a large cameo representation of Dionysus/Bacchus

rising about a millimetre off the finger

Georgian White Paste "Saint Esprit" Pendant stud earrings Some sources go on toDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 A gorgeous Georgian Saint Esprit pendant crafted in silver and set with myriad white paste gemstones. Representing the Holy Spirit, the Saint Esprit, in the form a dove carrying an olive branch in its beak, was a popular peace symbol in 18th and 19th century France. This one was made in the 1820s, and remains in great antique condition. STONES White Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS 4. 6 x 3. 4cm WEIGHT 9. 8g MARKS No marks present,