Georgian 'Antinous' Coral Cameo Brooch ancient The stone is angled ever-so-slightly

The stone is angled ever-so-slightly off centre

the effect whereby light seems to shimmer and pool just beneath the surface

known as the First Point of Aries

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Georgian 'Antinous' Coral Cameo Brooch ancient The stone is angled ever-so-slightlyCarved from a single piece of vibrant red coral in a 15 carat yellow gold setting, this remarkable brooch depicts the wistful face of Antinous, his gentle expression cast of to the side, seemingly enraptured in tender thought. Little is known about Antinous' life, the Bythinian (present day Turkey) boy of humble farming stock with an apparent overwhelming, rare beauty, but in 123 CE he was introduced to the Roman Emperor Hadrian whilst he was touring