Large 19th Century 15ct Gold Cassis Tuberosa Helmet Shell Cameo Earrings of Cupid and a Butterfly feed-agegroup-adult All three stones are rubover

All three stones are rubover (bezel) set in the classic gypsy style

This lovely pin has all the charm and light of the period

when jewellers celebrated glamour and modernity after the austerity of the 1940s

The term "cliquet pin" was coined by Cartier due to their dual function as both securing and decorative pieces

This would be a lovely present for a soon-to-be groom - and looks very smart on a silk tie

Large 19th Century 15ct Gold Cassis Tuberosa Helmet Shell Cameo Earrings of Cupid and a Butterfly feed-agegroup-adult All three stones are ruboverA rare and enchanting pair of mid 19th century cameo earrings, beautifully carved in sardonyx shell and set in bold 15ct gold frames. Each miniature scene captures a timeless moment from one of antiquitys most beloved myths: Cupid and Psyche. Here, Cupid, playful and bare footed, sneaks towards a delicate butterfly, a symbol of Psyche, the mortal woman who would become his immortal bride and goddess of the soul. With a smile on his lips and a finger