Antique Sterling silver Jerusalem cross pendant, Victorian

Antique Sterling silver Jerusalem cross pendant, VictorianYou can't help but be charmed by this rare and unusual antique Jerusalem Cross pendant. A scarcely seen design for a pendant the Jerusalem Cross also known as the five fold cross is a revered and historical cross, a variation was also used as the cost of arms for the King of Jerusalem from the 13th century. Traditionally it is a cross shaped like this pendant with four smaller crosses surrounding. It is thought to represent Christ along with the four

Gold plated silver with a finely carved chalcedony matrix

the cedar lining coming away at the sides very slightly to the silver

possibly steel

The pendant has an integral jet bale and this is secured with a brass pin

light surface wear

They have a main teardrop shaped section suspended from a floral embellished ear wire top

70 gramsCondition:Very good used condition overall

Open backed silver setting with beautiful sparkly paste

It has been worn and loved but still has lots left to give

Art Nouveau sterling silver magnifying glass

the popularity continued through the years and it remains a very popular style today

They have a smooth elongated tear drop / trumpet shaped design