Regency Foiled Amethyst Cross in 15k Circa 1820 Vintage silver jewelry typical of classically inspired pieces

typical of classically inspired pieces of this era

depicting a portrait of the Christian legend of St

5mm diameter scale on each of the links

third quarter of the 19th century

Regency Foiled Amethyst Cross in 15k Circa 1820 Vintage silver jewelry typical of classically inspired piecesThe Maltese Cross was officially adopted by the Order of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John in 1126. The eight points on the cross denote the eight obligations of the order of St. John, namely to live in truth, have faith, repent ones sins, give proof of humility, love justice be merciful, be sincere and whole hearted, and to endure persecution. A sensual Maltese cross with pearl embellishments, this sumptuous example is foiled in orchid to rose to