Hera, the Queen of Goddesses, is known for her ferocious temper, beauty, and singular ability to tame Zeus. Depicted in in this ornate onyx cameo demi-parure, she features her quintessential bandeau tiara on curled & braided hair, which is incredibly difficult to execute in onyx carved cameo. Exceedingly rare to find in both earrings and brooch together, how lucky are we to have three!

Black onyx has always been an esteemed medium for high contrast cameos and this set is a testament to that. The set possesses a particular star power created by the generous pearl accents hi-lighting the translucent almost ghostly quality of the cameos. Set in a deep golden 15ct, the cameos are framed by a twisted band, superb decorative granulation and crowned by scroll forms.

Materials and Features:

15ct Gold, Onyx

Age/Origin:Victorian Circa 1870, English

Measurements:

Brooch: 4mm, 7.8G

Earrings: 4mm, 3G each

Condition:

Excellent for her age, this in near mint condition.

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