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(SOLD) Antique Old Mine Cut and Rosecut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch

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(SOLD) Antique Old Mine Cut and Rosecut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch

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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.

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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.

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