Antique French Regional Silver & Paste Cross Pendant emerald cut Rather than a pin on

Rather than a pin on the reverse

from the chain to the large pendant

Metal: gold

Made of Sterling silver

Antique French Regional Silver & Paste Cross Pendant emerald cut Rather than a pin onCrosses have been worn as symbols of Christianity for thousands of years, and the nineteenth century saw a surge of popularity in this motif with the Church being held in absolute regard, and piety cherished above all. The custom of wearing a cross pendant has remained in vogue ever since. Antique paste stones took quite a lot of skill to produce and became very popular, with Marie Antoinette appointing a specific craftsman to make the jewels for her