{"product_id":"antique-victorian-paste-cross-pendant-silver-gold-gilt","title":"Antique Victorian Paste Cross Pendant Silver Gold Gilt","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis exquisite antique 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century paste cross pendant dazzles with five lush, hand-cut emerald-green paste stones, accented by smaller, sparkling white paste gems. Beautifully handcrafted in silver and finished with a warm 18ct gold vermeil gilding, the cross features open-backed coronet galleries and ornate fleur-de-lis terminals, with a sturdy replacement bail on top, added over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDating to circa 1840–1860, this European devotional cross evokes the magnificent Colombian emerald and diamond crosses favoured by Iberian nobility. Designed to mesmerise by candlelight, these treasured paste jewels were worn close to the heart, often suspended from velvet ribbons, as intimate symbols of faith, protection and enduring love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRemarkably well preserved for over a century, this rare and romantic paste cross pendant remains in excellent condition. A captivating and highly collectable piece of 19th-century history, ready to be cherished once more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e: 10.8 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eMEASURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e: Height 68mm (73mm inc. bail) x Width 50mm x Depth 5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"SV\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: SV;\"\u003eMETAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"SV\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: SV;\"\u003e: Silver\/ 18ct Gold gilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"SV\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: SV;\"\u003eSTONES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"SV\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: SV;\"\u003e: Paste\/ Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"SV\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: SV;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e: Victorian. (Circa 1840 – 1860)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARKS\u003c\/b\u003e: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced.\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e: Excellent, wear commensurate with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eITEM NUMBER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e 26-256\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60374027600256,"sku":"26-256","price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Paste-Cross-Pendant-cover.jpg?v=1794484031","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/products\/antique-victorian-paste-cross-pendant-silver-gold-gilt","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}