Victorian Garnet "Southern Cross" Constellation Brooch medallion the Eagle of Zeus helped

the Eagle of Zeus helped her out during this task

crafted in 18 karat white gold throughout

Natural Pearl - 4mm

They date from the Art Deco period

Each ear features two pear-shaped jade cabochons

Victorian Garnet "Southern Cross" Constellation Brooch medallion the Eagle of Zeus helpedDATE: 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