Georgian 'Antinous' Coral Cameo Brooch ancient triangular facets designed to show

triangular facets designed to show bright flashes of colour as they bounce the light back out of the ruby

Each one is set with seven little emeralds and they're crafted in yellow gold throughout

Marks: Stamped STER (sterling silver)

Marks: Stamped 9ct & SIL

Georgian 'Antinous' Coral Cameo Brooch ancient triangular facets designed to showCarved from a single piece of vibrant red coral in a 15 carat yellow gold setting, this remarkable brooch depicts the wistful face of Antinous, his gentle expression cast of to the side, seemingly enraptured in tender thought. Little is known about Antinous' life, the Bythinian (present day Turkey) boy of humble farming stock with an apparent overwhelming, rare beauty, but in 123 CE he was introduced to the Roman Emperor Hadrian whilst he was touring