A Cross to Bear: 18th Century Diamond Elegance

This Rococo era pendant, a reverent cross from around 1750, is steeped in the ornate opulence of its time. Silver-topped and 18K red gold-backed, it is adorned with ten table-cut rose diamonds, their brilliance accentuated by the traditional foil setting technique. While showing signs of its venerable age with traces of past repairs, the pendant remains a dignified tribute to its Christian inspiration, its faded hallmarks hinting at a storied past.