Vintage Athena Cameo Pendant

Vintage Athena Cameo PendantA vintage silver cameo pendant depicting Athena. Athena was goddess of Wisdom and War. As a warrior goddess and protector of cities, she was closely associated with Nike, goddess of victory although, unlike the war god Ares, she had no interest in violence for its own sake (her wisdom part on full display here). She represented a more 'civilised' or 'intellectual' side of war her virtues of justice and skill in sharp contrast with Ares, the least

quite the character

Metal: 9 carat yellow gold

and drinking - all in honour of the cyclical renewal of life

An inscription inside the band reads: "ST

figural fob depicting cupid sharpening an arrow with intaglio carved carnelian base depicting a lion rampant

The stones have an identical mineral make-up to naturally occurring sapphire (corundum

A line often quoted as an expression of defiance

Gorgeous 1930s belcher ring set with a single 1/4 carat old mine cut diamond

with pearl-studded border and lever-backs that hook in place at the top

Ring size: J or 5 US

One stone is a paste (glass) replacement

the second-wave snakes