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Reliquary of the Cardinal: Austro-Hungarian Garnet Cross, circa 1880
$21,870
£16,615.80
€19,095.05
CA$30,719.10
A$33,436.96
CHF 17,717.05
MX$402,130.08
NOK 225,267.78
SEK 206,432.99
DKK 142,638.82
About the Item
As if cast from devotion and dusk.
Imposing in scale and rich in ecclesiastical gravitas, this monumental cross pendant—crafted in Austria around 1880—is rendered in 18k yellow gold and set with four deep cabochon garnets, believed to reference cardinal rank. Its bold, architectural silhouette is softened by the rounded stones at each terminus, glowing like altar embers. On the reverse, a concealed reliquary compartment hints at its sacred purpose—meant to hold a fragment of the divine.
At five inches tall and weighing 72 grams, this is not a mere jewel, but an artifact of ceremony, designed to be worn close to the heart and far from the ordinary.
Details
• Maker: Austro-Hungarian
• Period: Circa 1880
• Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
• Stones: 4 Cabochon Garnets (believed cardinal symbolism)
• Dimensions: 5 in. x 3 in.
• Weight: 72 grams
• Features: Rear reliquary compartment
• Origin: Austria
• Condition: Excellent antique condition
A relic of reverence—meant not only to adorn, but to carry the weight of something eternal.
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