Victorian Medusa Cameo Brooch orange blossom and features a diamond-set flower

and features a diamond-set flower appearing to grow over the front towards the centre

dating from the 1960's

This one's an outstanding antique example in solid 15 karat gold

and are set in silver

Victorian Medusa Cameo Brooch orange blossom and features a diamond-set flowerDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 A fabulous Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting Medusa the Gorgon. The detailing is great, with Medusa facing to her left and with a winged head and snakes tied beneath her chin and in her hair. Typically, Medusa is portrayed as a peacefully sleeping human figureonly her wings suggest that she is a supernatural creature. Rendered in high relief with a 15k gold mount. Medusa, one of three gorgon sisters, who had an affair