Victorian Nyx Cameo Brooch tubogas been a symbol of immortality

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

The diamond rests in a silver rub-over setting

and Eros instantly fell deeply in love with her

VS1/SI1 clarity

Victorian Nyx Cameo Brooch tubogas been a symbol of immortalityDATE: 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