Edwardian Gold Caduceus Brooch On Hold 04ct Natural Colour Change Sapphire

04ct Natural Colour Change Sapphire - certified no heat treatment

set with three rows of alternating sapphires and diamonds

Diameter larger ring: 2

This particular piece features Cupid holding his bow

Russian silver marks

Edwardian Gold Caduceus Brooch On Hold 04ct Natural Colour Change SapphireDATE: 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