Large Victorian Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Reliquary Cross Pendant shield From the Nadja collection

From the Nadja collection

slight rose overtone

Featuring old European cut diamonds

Enamel depicts a finely detailed beagle dog against a white enamel background with a scrolling gold design

exhibiting very minor loss (louped)

Large Victorian Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Reliquary Cross Pendant shield From the Nadja collectionSubstantially sized cross with milgrain scroll work at each cardinal point and deeply engraved with a meandering Greek key motif Centering round cut sapphire, bezel set in a cross formation, weighing in total approximately 3. 08 carats Well matched and very dark greenish blue in color Unscrews at East, West, and South points; opens on a hinge to reveal cavity for reliquary Completed by a coiled bale Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880s Measures: 2 3 4