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(SOLD) Antique Old Mine Cut and Rosecut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch
(SOLD) Antique Old Mine Cut and Rosecut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch
Maltese cross jewelry was immensely popular in the 19th century. All-diamond examples are becoming increasingly hard to find. This beauty is set with five old mine cut and 80 antique rose cut diamonds in silver over gold. Wear this as a pendant or as a brooch. Gorgeous sparkle and timeless design, sure to become a personal favorite.
The brooch fittings include an early safety C catch. There is also a fold-down bail, with a newly added loop crafted by hand in NYC in 14k gold.
Chains shown are not included.
Unmarked.
14k/15k gold, silver, diamond.
Dimensions and weight:
● 27 mm long
● 27 mm wide
● 6 mm deep
● 7.6 grams
● 2.10 ctw diamond (estimated H/I colors and mixed clarities)
Period: Victorian
Note that there is some wear to some of the diamonds commensurate with age and minor reinforcement on the back made in antiquity by soft solder — not detracting from beauty of this rare piece
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.
Maltese cross jewelry was immensely popular in the 19th century. All-diamond examples are becoming increasingly hard to find. This beauty is set with five old mine cut and 80 antique rose cut diamonds in silver over gold. Wear this as a pendant or as a brooch. Gorgeous sparkle and timeless design, sure to become a personal favorite.
The brooch fittings include an early safety C catch. There is also a fold-down bail, with a newly added loop crafted by hand in NYC in 14k gold.
Chains shown are not included.
Unmarked.
14k/15k gold, silver, diamond.
Dimensions and weight:
● 27 mm long
● 27 mm wide
● 6 mm deep
● 7.6 grams
● 2.10 ctw diamond (estimated H/I colors and mixed clarities)
Period: Victorian
Note that there is some wear to some of the diamonds commensurate with age and minor reinforcement on the back made in antiquity by soft solder — not detracting from beauty of this rare piece
*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear may be present.
*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.
