Vintage gold tone cameo brooch with faux pearl accents featuring an image of the Greek Goddess Persephone mourning in the Underworld. A unique take on the classic Victorian mourning brooch. Persephone was stolen away to live in the underworld by the Greek God Hades. Persephone mourned for her old life and missed her mother Demeter deeply, according to ancient myths. Demeter moved heaven and earth for her daughters return and finally appealed to Zeus to allow her daughter to leave the underworld for three months each year, which signaled the start of Spring and rebirth. Perfect for collectors. A thoughtful gift idea. Comes with a pretty gift box.