Antique Pendant Cross Gold Silver Diamonds Georgian - Victorian Flemish (7417)

Antique Georgian - early Victorian pendant cross. Gold, silver, diamonds. Made in Europe - Most likely Belgium late 18th to early 19th century. Independently appraised. Unisex - suitable for a man or a woman. Measurements: Weight is 13.70 grams. 3 1/8 inches (8cm) long. Description : Pendant cross. Known as a Flemish Cross for the Dutch-speaking region in Belgium whence such shapes originated. The cross consists of a fairly large, openwork surmount in circular, flower form. A few gold links connect surmount to cross drop. The drop is composed of the same openwork with diamonds set in pulled up, ridged colettes. The center of the cross with largest diamond, surrounded by a ring and then a square of scrolling metal and diamond work. The terminals/transcepts of the cross are in gold. The links allow the cross to swing and sway freely. A large bale (loop) allows the cross to be suspended by a chain of almost any size. As was the custom at the time, diamonds were set in silver, which was mo