Edwardian Gold Caduceus Brooch On Hold An exquisite Victorian 15k belcher

An exquisite Victorian 15k belcher chain dating from the latter half of the 19th Century

set with three rows of alternating sapphires and diamonds

Agate Panels

it's crafted in 15k gold throughout

each sapphire accented with a little rose gold diamond point

Edwardian Gold Caduceus Brooch On Hold An exquisite Victorian 15k belcherDATE: Edwardian, 1914 An outstanding antique brooch modelled as the caduceus (aka staff of Hermes). In Greek mythology the staff was given to Hermes by his half brother Apollo as a gift in return for the tortoise shell lyre, although its origins can be traced back as far as ancient Mesopotania circa 3500 BC and the Sumerian god Ningishzida who carried a wingless version of the double snaked staff. It's a particularly potent symbol that to this day