Cross Pendant | Antique Cross Pendant antique micromosaic 65 inches wide

65 inches wide

2 inches from the top to bottom by 1

The locket is in good condition

there there are some chips to the surface of the rose cut diamonds visible under magnification and there is subtle evidence of past re-sizing on the interior of the band (also only visible under magnification

but acid tests for 14k gold and can be worn either as a pendant or a brooch

Cross Pendant | Antique Cross Pendant antique micromosaic 65 inches wideThis substantial bloomed gold and pearl cross pendant dates to the late Victorian period (circa 1880 1890). Known as a Treflee or Budded cross, this type of cross contains a trefoil or triple scallop edge. The trefoil edge is said to represent the Trinity, the 12 apostles, or the teaching in 1 Cor. 13, "Faith, Hope, Love: The greatest of these is love." This cross is unmarked, but acid tests for 14k gold. It has what is known as a "bloomed" finish