Golden Symbolism: An Antique Cross Pendant from 1840 Belgium

Crafted in 1840, this Victorian cross pendant is a testament to divine artistry, featuring 18K red gold arms styled as stylized diamonds pointing towards the centre. Baroque-inspired shells radiate from the crown, merging into elaborate curls, creating a design of exquisite symmetry. Suspended from an 18K yellow gold chain, adorned with a strass stone closure, this Belgian piece embodies the era's penchant for ornamental richness. Echoing Christian symbolism, it reflects the Victorian era's fusion of historical and cross-cultural influences in its intricate details and luxurious materials.

Antique jewelry object group: pendant and chain

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: Belgium

Style: Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
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Period: ca. 1840
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Source of inspiration: Christianity

Theme: Cross - The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and is used by many religions, such as Christianity. It is frequently a representation of the division of the world into four elements (or cardinal points), or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line, and the world, the horizontal line. (from: Wikipedia)

Material: cross is 18K red and chain is 18K yellow gold
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Precious stones: one white strass (also called paste ) set in the closure.
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Hallmarks: The Belgian control mark for 18K gold representing a horse's head that was in use in Belgium between 1832 and 1869.
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Dimensions: height cross 6,87 cm (2,70 inch), length chain 158,00 cm (62,20 inch)

Weight: 11,90 gram (7,65 dwt)

Reference Nº: 14204-0063

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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