Large Antique Cross Pendant with Garnets in Gold, Austria-Hungary c. 1900

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Large Antique Cross Pendant with Garnets in Gold, Austria-Hungary c. 1900

€ 590.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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The Christian cross has been one of the most popular jewelry motifs in Europe throughout the centuries. As a symbol of faith and decorative accessory in one, crosses can be found as pieces of jewellery in a wide variety of designs and shapes. This cross pendant dates from the turn of the century before last and impresses with both its size and the impressive garnets that bathe the piece of jewellery in a deep, glowing red. The simple Latin cross presents thirteen large garnets, set close together. It holds the cushion-shaped, faceted stones in restrained settings of reddish gold. The cross dates from a time when garnets had already reached the height of their popularity in jewellery fashions several decades earlier. As so-called "carbuncle stones", they were said to have magical powers in the Middle Ages, and they appear in the literature of the time as "Bohemian fire dragons", which further emphasizes their mystical charge. As the maker's mark suggests, the pieces of jewellery were made in Austria-Hungary, where garnets from India were always used alongside local stones. The size and color of the garnet in our cross make the latter origin seem likely. The removable loop, which is also set with garnets, means that the cross can also be worn on thicker chains or a fabric ribbon. We have provided the cross with a matching chain made of gold-plated silver, which complements the cross perfectly. The piece of jewellery is also suitable as a gift for baptism, confirmation or confirmation and came to us here in Berlin.

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€ 590.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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