14k Edwardian Medusa Shell Cameo Pin

Description:  An Edwardian 14k stamped shell cameo of the Greek priestess Medusa in yellow gold.

Measures:  31mm x 39mmx

Weight:  8.73g

Note:  The tragic and ill-fated Medusa Gorgona. According to Greek mythology, the once beautiful and only mortal of the three Gorgon sisters ended up unfairly suffering Athena’s wrath. Athena punished her by cursing Medusa with a head full of snakes.