Victorian banded agate and pearl cross pendant. Set to centre with a cabochonnatural banded agate in a closed backrubover setting, further set with four rectangular polished pieces of natural banded agate in a cross formation, decorated further with four round natural pearls in closed back half drilled settings, to an impressive cross pendant featuring a carved solar motif with granulated detail, fitted to reverse with a locket compartment, and fitted to top with an oval bale, pendent approximately 9.5cm in length and 5.6cm in width. Tested yellow gold, circa 1890.
Victorian banded agate and pearl cross pendant, circa 1890.
Victorian banded agate and pearl cross pendant. Set to centre with a cabochon natural banded agate in a closed back rubover setting, further set with four rectangular polished pieces of natural banded agate in a cross formation, decorated further with four round natural pearls in closed back half drilled settings, to an impressive cross pendant featuring a carved solar motif with granulated detail, fitted to reverse with a locket compartment, and fitted to top with an oval bale, pendent approximately 9.5cm in length and 5.6cm in width. Tested yellow gold, circa 1890.