{"product_id":"antique-georgian-paste-iberian-cross-pendant-silver-18ct-gold-gilt","title":"Antique Georgian Paste Iberian Cross Pendant Silver 18ct Gold Gilt","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA rare and remarkable survivor from the late 18th century, this grand antique Iberian cross pendant centres on five beautifully hand-cut, foil-backed paste stones, each housed within deep cone-shaped colet settings that lift them to catch the light with the icy brilliance of fine diamonds. The principal stones are framed by smaller glittering pastes and delicate openwork scrolls that subtly form heart motifs before branching outward to create the cross. Completing the composition, the largest pear-cut paste is suspended from an articulated drop, allowing it to sway gracefully from the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTraditional Iberian jewellery of the 17th and 18th centuries is celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and strong ties to regional folk costume and Catholic devotion with stylised crosses being prominent depictions. This piece bears a later eagle hallmark on the bale, confirming its Portuguese origin and silver base, and has been richly overlaid in a warm 18ct golden-bronze vermeil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRemarkably well preserved, the pendant retains its original splendour, with the stones and front remaining in excellent condition, with some visible indentation and historic repair at the back, that is entirely commensurate with its age. A rare, museum-worthy example of Portuguese craftsmanship, it is an exceptional acquisition for collectors or anyone seeking a historic statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e: 22.5 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASURES\u003c\/b\u003e: Height 91mm x Width 88mm x Depth 9mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMETAL\u003c\/b\u003e: Silver\/ 18ct Gold Vermeil \u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTONES\u003c\/b\u003e: Paste Stones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAGE\u003c\/b\u003e: Georgian (Circa 1780 – 1800)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARKS\u003c\/b\u003e: Silver Portuguese Eagle mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/b\u003e: Excellent, wear commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eITEM NUMBER\u003c\/b\u003e: 26-058\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58628565107072,"sku":"26-058","price":1987.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Georgian-Paste-Iberian-Cross-Pendant-cover.jpg?v=1785760017","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-georgian-paste-iberian-cross-pendant-silver-18ct-gold-gilt","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}