Cross Pendant | Antique Cross Pendant antique micromosaic there there are some chips

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

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

Cheerful flower earrings to liven up your lobes

2 inches from the top to bottom by 1

The reverse of the piece is marked "Dawson 18k

Cross Pendant | Antique Cross Pendant antique micromosaic there there are some chipsThis 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