Of all the love stories in mythology, none is more embraced than that of Psyche

 and Cupid. She was his one true love, tho his mother Venus disapproved because 

Psyche rivaled her beauty. But the heart wants what it wants, and when Psyche 

was held captive by Zephyr, god of the west wind, Cupid sprang into action, 

rescued his love and eventually convinced his mother to let them wed. This 

cameo is an extremely rare depiction of the moment Cupid whisks his love 

to safety. Both are shown in the full body, a rarity, with Psyche and her 

butterfly wings (her symbol, as Psyche is Greek for butterfly) and Cupid 

with his strong wings unfurled. Gorgeous detail from their clothing, to the block

 wall Psyche sits on before they prepare to leave for their future together. 

Exceptional colors of deep cocoa and snow. Cameo is bezel set in gold filled 

mount with arched border. Here’s to love. One note: the line at 

Psyche’s knee is a carving mark, not a crack or fissure.