Victorian Nyx Cameo Brooch tubogas It comprises a certified natural

It comprises a certified natural jadeite hoop

and and applied triangle accents connecting the split shoulders o the sides of the head

been a symbol of immortality and rebirth and was thought to be able to withstand burning in flames

crafted in 15 karat gold and set with a single turquoise cabochon

Victorian Nyx Cameo Brooch tubogas It comprises a certified naturalDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A fantastic Victorian shell cameo brooch depicting Nyx, the Goddess of night. The detailing is great, with winged figure carrying her two sleeping sons (Hypnos and Thanatos). Hypnos, the god of sleep, and his twin brother Thanatos, the god of death symbolize how sleep and death are intertwined in the darkness. She is seen being followed by an owl, the symbol of wisdom, and her bat wings, show transformative powers due to their