Cross Pendant | Antique Cross Pendant antique micromosaic The reverse of the piece

The reverse of the piece is marked "Dawson 18k

Cheerful flower earrings to liven up your lobes

This substantial 18k gold snake features hand etched details and tiny blue glass eyes

65 inches wide

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

Cross Pendant | Antique Cross Pendant antique micromosaic The reverse of the pieceThis 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