Antique Georgian Onyx Pearl Mourning Cross Pendant 18ct Gold Tourmaline

Antique Georgian Onyx Pearl Mourning Cross Pendant 18ct Gold TourmalineThis large antique Georgian mourning cross pendant dates to the early 19th Century. Its been carved from a slab of black polished onyx and fitted with an 18ct gold bale and tips, edged with golden balls. The crowning feature is a gold cross in the centre, lined with bright natural seed pearls which contrast beautifully against the jet black onyx base. Though it may seem morbid today, Mourning jewellery was extremely popular in the 18th and 19th

The stone has a soft

45ct total) with four twinkling old mine cut diamonds nestled in between

ITEM NUMBER: 23-833

crafted in solid 9ct gold with a pin and safety catch fitted to the back

It's remained in pristine condition and is a wonderful antique treasure that is very collectable

with a combined weight of approx

FACE MEASURES: Height 14mm x Width 14mm x Depth 3mm

MEASURES: Dropper Width 15mm x Height 50mm x Depth 7mm – Chain measures 15 inches in length

MARKS: Various Silver stamps and Maker’s marks

STONES: Peridot (5 x 5mm

CONDITION: Light wear and one solder repair at the loop but otherwise in excellent condition for its age

5 inches x Width 9mm – T-Bar Length 39mm x Width 3mm – Drop 36mm down