Antique French Regional Silver & Paste Cross Pendant emerald cut Size (can be moderately resized):

Size (can be moderately resized): 6

unidentified hallmark

Rather than a pin on the reverse

A fantastic statement ring

from the chain to the large pendant

Antique French Regional Silver & Paste Cross Pendant emerald cut Size (can be moderately resized):Crosses have been worn as symbols of Christianity for thousands of years, and the nineteenth century saw a surge of popularity in this motif with the Church being held in absolute regard, and piety cherished above all. The custom of wearing a cross pendant has remained in vogue ever since. Antique paste stones took quite a lot of skill to produce and became very popular, with Marie Antoinette appointing a specific craftsman to make the jewels for her