A Victorian diamond-set cross pendant

A Victorian diamond-set cross pendant

Description

A Victorian diamond cross pendant, consisting of seventeen old mine-cut diamonds in total, all set within an open-back silver cross mount backed in gold, suspended from a tulip-shaped pendant loop set with a single old-mine cut diamond, the diamonds estimated to weigh 7 carats in total, circa 1850, measuring 5.8 x 3.5cm including pendant loop, gross weight 5.44 grams

An eye-catching diamond-set cross pendant. This pendant features glimmering old-mine cut diamonds forming a Latin cross, which sparkle beautifully when worn. The cross is hung from a charming tulip-shaped pendant loop, which compliments the design beautifully and adds to the sentimentality of this piece. Made in 1870, this cross stands as a symbol of elegance and sophistication.