Victorian Hessonite Garnet cross pendant. Set with fifteen cushion shape old cut natural hessonite garnets in closed back rubover settings with an approximate combined weight of 11.25 carats, to an elegant cross form featuring stylised metal spire terminals, a ridged gallery and closed backholing, pendant approximately 4.7cm x 5.7cm and suspended from a gold hoop, accompanied by a solid curb chain with secure push clasp, approximately 17.5" in length. Pendant tested yellow gold, chain marked 15 carat gold, circa 1880, accompanied with a fitted box.
