This resolute antique Victorian Maltese cross pendant carries the quiet authority of the late nineteenth century, a form long associated with devotion, protection, and steadfast belief. Each arm of the Maltese cross is crisply defined and richly engraved, the gold surface alive with scrolling detail that catches the light as the pendant moves. There is nothing showy here, only confidence and intention, the kind of Victorian gold jewel chosen for its meaning as much as its beauty. It feels personal and almost private, like a religious pendant once worn close to the heart beneath layers of fabric and time.

Crafted in about 1890, this antique Maltese cross pendant was likely used as a watch fob in its early life, a common and practical role for finely made gold crosses of the Victorian era. It is fashioned in 9 karat gold and remains unmarked, as is typical for the period, though the gold has been professionally tested and confirmed. The cross measures approximately 20.3 millimeters north to south, 17.5 millimeters across, and 2.7 millimeters thick, and weighs 2.2 grams. Both the front and reverse are carefully engraved, a detail that speaks to the quality, durability, and thoughtfulness of its original making.

There is a timelessness to an antique Victorian Maltese cross like this, something quietly grounding in both its scale and symbolism. Worn today as a gold religious necklace, layered among other antique pendants, or suspended alone on a fine chain, it feels chosen rather than styled. A small survivor of the Victorian age, this engraved gold Maltese cross pendant carries its strength, its story, and its enduring sense of purpose into the present.

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Item ID: CSA21434VA