Victorian Huge 15kt Carved Shell "Three Graces" Cameo Pin Sapphire and individual textured feathers on

and individual textured feathers on each wing

The diamonds vary in size and are hand set in two circular rows that surround a center stone

the earrings frame the face beautifully

is 1 1/8" across at its widest point

The plated silver surface has a wonderful natural patina which adds to the richness and depth to the image

Victorian Huge 15kt Carved Shell "Three Graces" Cameo Pin Sapphire and individual textured feathers onIn Greek mythology, a Charis is one of several Charites (Graces), goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, fertility, and human creativity. They ordinarily numbered three, from youngest to oldest: Aglaia (Splendo), Euphrosyne (Mirth), and Thalia (Good Cheer), hence the term "Three Graces." They were usually considered to be the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, but also said to be daughters of Dionysus and Aphrodite or Helios and Aegle. This large, gorgeous