Italian micromosaic cross pendant in 18 karat gold, Grand tour jewelry

Victorian large Holy Spirit Pendant in 18 karat gold. Originating from Normandy, this pendant, remarkable for its size, depicts a dove with its head downwards, holding an olive branc...

Aloysius de Gonzaga enamel pendant in 18 karat gold. Art Nouveau religious medal depicting a haloed Saint Louis Gonzaga wearing the Jesuit cassock. He meditates before death. The upp...

A rare and historically significant mid-19th century Italian cross pendant, meticulously crafted in 22 karat yellow gold and intricately decorated with fine micro mosaic work. Made in the Papal workshops of the Vatican, the pendant is stamped with the Vatican mark—denoting its origin from ecclesiastical ateliers under direct Papal patronage. The cross features a highly detailed micro mosaic scene at its centre, depicting two cherubic angel heads amid clouds, flanked by intricate star-pointed terminals adorned with Christian iconography and floral motifs. The craftsmanship is extraordinary, with thousands of minute tesserae forming vibrant patterns in rich blues, whites, and reds. A large, ridged gold bail with fine beading accommodates a substantial chain or cord. The reverse is closed with a protective glass compartment (original to the piece), likely intended for a relic or devotional image, preserving its devotional function. Specifications: Origin: Papal Workshops, Vatican Date: c.1850s–1860s Metal: 22K yellow gold (marked) Decoration: Hand-set glass micro mosaic...

This substantial Victorian pendant from the early 1900s is crafted entirely in rich 18k yellow gold and hallmarked with the French eagle head, indicating its origin and purity. Measu...