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

An alluring gold snake necklace created from an antique pin

The pendant is 14k gold and in excellent condition

Materials: Aquamarine

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

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