Neoclassical Hera Cameo Pendant rings fine-link figaro chain

fine-link figaro chain

The raised head features detailed engraving housing a fuchsia pink sapphire in a white gold setting at it's centre

the cleverly hinged ball opens out into a cross shape

and it's set over foil to enhance its colour and brightness

Neoclassical Hera Cameo Pendant rings fine-link figaro chainHera was Queen of Olympus, and one of the most significant deities in the Greek pantheon. Daughter of the Titans Chronus and Rhea, her husband was Zeus and she represented marriage, women, kings and dynasties, as well as the skies and constellations "I sing of golden throned Hera whom Rhea bare Queen of the immortals is she, surpassing all in beauty" Homeric Hymn XII (Evelyn White translation) Hera was both regal and majestic, the embodiment of royal