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Style/Date: Late Victorian Materials: 14K, Plat, amethyst intaglio Description: Late Victorian Hermes intaglio in amethyst in a 14K and platinum pendant mounting. The back of the amethyst is a diamond checkerboard, (couldn't capture a photo of that!) One of Hermes' many patrons was "god of merchants and commerce." "Hermes" was the Greek mythology name and "Mercury" was the Roman name!
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Style/Date: Edwardian Materials: 14K yellow gold, Diamond, opal doublets Description: Edwardian 14K yellow gold knife edge swirl design brooch/pendant, with center diamond and surrounding opal doublets. The diamond is an Old European Cut, 3/4ct approx., H-I color and I1 clarity. There is a hinged bail on the top that can be hidden on the reverse to become a brooch. The pin mechanism has been modernized.