Antique 19th Century French Normandy Cross Pendant Pink Paste Iron

This beautiful and original silver cross was handcrafted in the second half of the 18th century, in the 1770's. The jewel is set with old mine rose diamonds in closed settings. From a bow shaped slide a cross is suspended. The large drop shaped element at the bottom of the cross is articulated. Four arrow shafts arranged as an X or St. Andrews cross...

This pendant of Christ on the cross was cast in Italy in the last quarter of the 18th century. The cross is marked with Italian hallmarks engraved and embellished with oriental pear...

This Belle Époque necklace was created out of silver in France towards the end of the 19th century. The design of the pendant shows a smaller and a larger bow crowning a garland. The...

The rose gold chain is made out of links designed as flowers. The oval pendant is decorated with a little bird executed in two different hues of gold.

Antique Cross pendant in solid 14K Rose Gold decorated with eleven old diamond cut Tourmaline stones with closed backs. Diameters range between 3- 3.5 mm, some stones show tiny natu...

Cross in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Magnificent antique cross in excellent condition, this regional antique jewel comes from Auvergne and more precisely from Puy en Vel...

This stunning antique cross pendant, crafted in solid 14K gold, is a fine example of 19th-century European ecclesiastical jewelry featuring richly faceted Bohemian garnets in an ornate Baroque Revival or Rococo-inspired setting. Measuring 70 x 57 mm and weighing 11.9 grams, the pendant is substantial in size with an intricate gold framework adorned with elaborate scrollwork and foliate motifs, giving it an opulent and decorative appearance. At the center and along the arms of the cross, deep red, rose-cut garnets are carefully set in bezel and prong settings, framed by delicate gold bead accents. The openwork gold detailing creates a sense of lightness and dimension, while the back features a flat, pierced gold plate, indicative of traditional 19th-century European craftsmanship. The symmetry and elaborate detailing reflect influences from the Austro-Hungarian Empire or Bohemian jewelry traditions, where Bohemian garnets were highly prized and commonly used in religious and aristocratic adornments. This cross pendant likely dates to the mid-to-late 19th century, during the height of the Bohemian garnet jewelry movement. The Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bohemian workshops were renowned for producing luxurious gold and garnet jewelry, often inspired by Baroque and Rococo designs. The use of high-quality, deep red garnets sourced from Bohemia was a hallmark of Central European jewelry in the 19th century. The ornate goldwork, floral scrolls, and symmetrical design align with Austro-Hungarian ecclesiastical and aristocratic jewelry, often worn by nobility and the clergy. This cross was likely worn as a devotional pendant and possibly used in ceremonial or ecclesiastical settings, reflecting the strong Christian heritage of the time. The antique 14K gold and garnet cross pendant is a rare and historically significant piece that embodies the rich heritage of 19th-century European craftsmanship. Its large size, exquisite gold detailing, and brilliant Bohemian garnets make it a highly collectible and wearable piece of history, perfect for those who appreciate antique religious jewelry...

Cross in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. An important rose gold cross, it features a flat, delicately chased pattern. One side features a stylized Virgin and Child, the othe...