Victorian Whitby Jet Athena Bracelet buttons Era: Georgain Regency Period

Era: Georgain Regency Period

18 carat yellow gold band

old cut diamonds

and the ring's crafted in 18 carat gold throughout

and applied ropework decorating the head and shoulders

Victorian Whitby Jet Athena Bracelet buttons Era: Georgain Regency PeriodA striking antique Whitby Jet bracelet dating from the Victorian period, circa 1870. It features a large, delicately carved shell cameo depicting Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of Wisdom and War. As a warrior goddess and protector of cities, she was closely associated with Nike, goddess of victory, with the two forming the cult of Athena Nike which was prominent in ancient Athens with a temple dedicated to the goddesses on the Acropolis. She was