Victorian Large Sterling & French Paste Maltese Cross Pendant Amethyst Measurements: The fob hangs 1

Measurements: The fob hangs 1 1/8" long

Artisans would sometimes remove the Shakudo plaques from the armor and incorporate them into jewelry or art

Very light in weight

an emerald

Victorian Large Sterling & French Paste Maltese Cross Pendant Amethyst Measurements: The fob hangs 1French paste is a vintage jewelry term used to describe the practice of using faceted cut glass, cut in the shape of a real gemstone, instead of using gems. This process, which was developed in the 1700's, created the look of a sparkling gemstone or diamond but cost much less than real stones. This Maltese cross pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era is a beautiful example of antique French Paste jewelry! The sterling silver pendant is particularly