Victorian Garnet "Southern Cross" Constellation Brooch medallion crafted in 18 karat white

crafted in 18 karat white gold throughout

An incredible antique navette memorial ring with a finely painted oval panel set within a halo of seed pearls

the Eagle of Zeus helped her out during this task

as Plato says in the Ion

Victorian Garnet "Southern Cross" Constellation Brooch medallion crafted in 18 karat whiteDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Here, for me, two passions collide: astronomy and antique jewellery. The brooch is modelled after the likeness of the Southern Cross, a constellation visible in the Southern Hemisphere at the southern end of the Milky Way's visible band. Also known as Crux, it comprises four main stars with apparent magnitude of +2. 8 (ie really bright), and although the smallest of the 88 modern constellations, it's attained a high level of