Early Victorian 15ct Gold Cross Set With Almandine Garnets & A Split Pearl

This is a beautiful 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold cross that was made circa 1840. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. set with four rectangular angle cut almandineA variety of red garnet that is transparent and commonly deep crimson with tinges of purple. Its colour can resemble that of ruby. It is cut in several forms; when cut en cabochon (usually as hollow cabochon to lighten the colour), it is called carbuncle. garnets. The garnets are a gorgeous purplish red colour that is typical of the almandine variety of garnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified.. There is a naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  split pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc’s mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl.  in the centre and rope work detail on the baleA component of certain types of jewellery, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant or stone to a chain.   and around the edge of the cross.

A lovely Confirmation or wedding present.