Antique Georgian Paste Maltese Cross Pendant Silver Gold Gilt Antique Bracelets

Antique Georgian Paste Maltese Cross Pendant Silver Gold Gilt Antique BraceletsA fabulous antique Georgian pendant brooch depicting a Maltese cross decorated with a dazzling array of old cut paste stones that have been foil backed to increase their sparkle and simulate the beauty of diamonds. 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 and the highest quality stones are often able to replicate the cut,

90ct total)

8ct on top (18

35mm at the sides and 11mm at the back – Centrepiece Height 36mm x Width 24mm

The gallery is closed backed and modelled in 18ct gold with the maker’s initials stamped inside the shank

STONES: Agates

A classic Victorian diamond gypsy ring

5 inches x Width 8mm – Largest Charm Height 26mm x Width 20mm

A gorgeous antique Edwardian five stone gypsy ring from the early 1900s set with a trilogy of sky-blue turquoise across the face

Peridots are the birthstone of August but are also considered a stone of springtime

sterling lion passant

It became increasingly popular in the Victorian era when black jewellery was brought into fashion by Queen Victoria who wore the pieces as part of her mourning attire

It’s highly collectable and would look perfect on the end of a gold chain