Antique Australian 9ct Rose Gold Seed Pearl Crucifix By H Simonsen Circa 1905 Doubly powerful given the material

Doubly powerful given the material used and its association with Maori culture as a talisman carrying spiritual significance

in side by side style to an 18ct yellow gold shank

Opals are lovely and bright with no abrading

hallmarked fully and with date letter for 1905

Modelled in intricate rope twist fashion (with a width of 8

Antique Australian 9ct Rose Gold Seed Pearl Crucifix By H Simonsen Circa 1905 Doubly powerful given the materialCrafted in the early days of the 20th century circa 1905 this lovely 9ct rose gold crucifix has been fire gilded over rose gold giving the front a matte yellow gold colour. Similar to the blooming technique that was a popular process in the late Victorian era into the early 20th century which gave a higher carat appearance to jewellery pieces. An applied Anchor motif set with natural half seed pearls with is resemblance to the crucifix is also a