sterling silver, vintage shell cameo with hand carved 'Three Graces.' total weight 18.74 grams. Overall size 2.01 in. x 1.54 in.|The Graces are an ideal aesthetic subject. According to classical lore the group of minor goddesses?part of Aphrodite?s retinue?consists of Euphrosyne (joy), Thalia (bloom), and Aglaia (elegance or brightness). Together, they personify grace, beauty, and charm.
- Aphrodite / Venus - In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, desire and beauty, whilst in Roman mythology she is called Venus.
- Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a mixture of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of another metal, usually copper. Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, and is relatively soft and the addition of the very small amount of copper gives the metal enough strength and hardness to be worked into jewellery, decorative and household objects.
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