Antique Georgian Paste Cross Pendant Silver Semi-Precious Stones_AmethystThis large, substantial antique Georgian paste cross pendant is modelled in silver and set with twelve chunky old cushion cut paste stones, including one on the square bale at the top. They all have a bright, icy white sparkle and have been foil backed to increase their brilliance. Paste is a heavy, transparent flint glass that has been used since ancient times to simulate the beauty of gemstones. The art of cutting paste takes expert craftsmanship
FACE MEASURES: Height 7mm x Width 13mm x Depth 3mm
with two windows within to house beloved family photographs
They’re fashioned in silver and gilded in a bright yellow gold with a ring clasp hung at the end
It’s a pretty antique treasure and has remained in excellent condition across the centuries
scrolling artistry carved down the sides and an inscription within that reads: “A
It’s clear bluish-violet hue has earned it the names “Water Sapphire” and “Vikings compass” as it was worn historically by sailors as a lucky talisman
an enamel Queen Silver Jubilee coin
FACE MEASURES: Height 12mm x Width 12mm x Depth 3mm
A wonderful antique Victorian brooch depicting a large amber vine leaf with a bunch of grape beads dangling from the bottom
STONES: Coral (12 x 19mm)
tourists developed a fascination with the newly discovered ruins of Pompeii and brought home Lava stone as a souvenir to be made into fashionable cameo pieces which were at the height of popularity and a favourite of Queen Victoria also
ITEM NUMBER: 24-289
