Cross Pendant | Antique Cross Pendant antique micromosaic An alluring gold snake necklace

An alluring gold snake necklace created from an antique pin

but acid tests for 14k gold and can be worn either as a pendant or a brooch

The dramatic mounting is 10k gold with a nature-inspired asymmetrical design and dates to the Art Nouveau era (circa 1910)

there there are some chips to the surface of the rose cut diamonds visible under magnification and there is subtle evidence of past re-sizing on the interior of the band (also only visible under magnification

The pendant is 14k gold and in excellent condition

Cross Pendant | Antique Cross Pendant antique micromosaic An alluring gold snake necklaceThis substantial bloomed gold and pearl cross pendant dates to the late Victorian period (circa 1880 1890). Known as a Treflee or Budded cross, this type of cross contains a trefoil or triple scallop edge. The trefoil edge is said to represent the Trinity, the 12 apostles, or the teaching in 1 Cor. 13, "Faith, Hope, Love: The greatest of these is love." This cross is unmarked, but acid tests for 14k gold. It has what is known as a "bloomed" finish