{"product_id":"regency-18ct-gold-shell-carved-cameo-of-cupid-bracelet","title":"Regency 18ct Gold Shell Carved Cameo of Cupid Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to the 1820s-1840s, this rare 18ct gold bracelet features hand-carved shell cameos with different scenes of Cupid. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn Roman mythology, Cupid, the god of erotic love and beauty, is also referred to by his Latin name, Amor. As the son of Venus, the goddess of love, Cupid is frequently portrayed in popular culture as an icon of Valentine's Day, often depicted with his bow, arrows, and burning torches to inspire romantic love. In these scenes, Cupid is depicted in 6 scenes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eCupid and a snake \u003c\/strong\u003eare depicted in competition, with the snake serving as a symbolic representation of the hazards of lust. Snakes are much more deadly than an arrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eCupid playing the flute\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is often associated with a seductive invitation. He is inviting you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eCupid burning eternity love, \u003c\/strong\u003ethis is depicted through the presence of the circle of the wreath over a fire. This symbolises that burning love is eternal. It is also a reminder that one can be burnt (hurt) from love. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eCupid's Wakening\u003c\/strong\u003e is the symbolism for the awaken love\/ a new love is impossible to resist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. \u003cstrong\u003eCupid in a pensive state\u003c\/strong\u003e, symbolising his source of power: whether it is a human, a god, or a goddess, anyone struck by Cupid's arrow is consumed with irresistible longing. Who will he choose next?\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. \u003cstrong\u003eCupid's Triumph\u003c\/strong\u003e- Cupid is carried by Two Cherubs, this is a reminder that Cupid has been victorious over other gods, such as Hercules, Apollo, Jupiter, and Mars. This symbolisms love conquers all. It is also the largest scene, emphasising that love wins every time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is likely to have been purchased by an Englishman shopping during their Grand Tour, a popular and fashionable journey through Europe in pursuit of Classical antiquity. These cameos were likely craved from a Helmet shell in Naples and retailed in Rome (this bracelet has the Rome hallmark for the time). Perhaps the new bracelet owner will be struck by Cupid's bow...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42791478001803,"sku":"10\/B","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/files\/regency-18ct-gold-shell-carved-cameo-of-cupid-bracelet-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-420510.jpg?v=1751902902","url":"https:\/\/parkinandgerrish.com\/es\/products\/regency-18ct-gold-shell-carved-cameo-of-cupid-bracelet","provider":"Parkin and Gerrish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}