Victorian 18ct Gold Onyx & Natural Split Pearl Pendant With Locket Back

An 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold pendant set with an oval banded onyxOnyx is an opaque black variety of polycrystalline chalcedony quartz.  and a saltire cross set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  split pearls. Onyx aids the development of emotional and physical strength and stamina, especially when support is needed during times of stress, confusion or grief. Pearls are for tears. A saltire, also called Saint Andrew’s Cross or the crux decussata, is a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross, like the shape of the letter X in Roman type. The word comes from the Middle French sautoir, possibly owing to the shape of the triangular areas in the design. This was a mourningRings made especially to mark the death of a loved one. Often called ‘memento mori’ rings. Rare examples survive intact and are highly collectable. pendant. It has the photograph of a gentleman in the locket on the reverse.