{"title":"Religious Jewelry","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"georgian-garnet-pearl-cross-pendant-12k-gold-antique","title":"Georgian Garnet Pearl Cross Pendant 12K Gold Antique","description":"Few forms in antique jewelry carry the same quiet sense of devotion and permanence as the cross. This beautiful early nineteenth century example glows with the rich, wine-dark red of garnets, each stone catching the light from within like embers in a fire. Between them rest luminous natural pearls, their soft sheen providing a gentle contrast to the saturated crimson gems. The overall effect is both striking and deeply elegant, a piece that feels as meaningful today as it would have two centuries ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted in about 1820, this cross pendant is fashioned in 12 karat gold and set with six closed back oval garnets and four natural pearls. The garnets measure one at 7.5 by 6 millimeters, three at 8 by 6 millimeters, one center stone at 8 by 7 millimeters, and one at 7 by 6 millimeters. The four pearls each measure approximately 6 by 3.5 millimeters. The pendant measures 50.7 millimeters north to south, 34.8 millimeters across, and 4 millimeters deep. It weighs 4.5 grams and is unmarked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosed back settings such as these were characteristic of Georgian and early Victorian jewelry, allowing colored foil behind the gemstones to intensify their brilliance by candlelight. The combination of garnets and pearls was especially beloved during this period, symbolizing affection, faith, and remembrance. Graceful, wearable, and remarkably well preserved, this cross remains a beautiful example of the romantic craftsmanship of the early nineteenth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem id: CSA22973VA-1","brand":"Antiquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48470404956414,"sku":"CSA22973VA-1","price":1720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8377\/files\/Georgian_Garnet_Pearl_Cross_Pendant_12K_Gold_Antique.jpg?v=1782494865"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.victoriasterlingjewelry.com\/collections\/religious-jewelry.oembed","provider":"Victoria Sterling","version":"1.0","type":"link"}