Sometimes called the “Arlesian Jeannette cross” or the “Provençal Jeannette cross,” the silver devotional cross is set with falling rhinestones, their diameter decreasing as they move away from the center. As with many antique silver jewelry pieces, the back is gilded to avoid blackening clothing.
Provence, France
19th century
18k gold cross with enamel and rose-cut diamonds, engraved with the vintage motifs.
Total gross weight: 6.10 grams
First half of the 19th century
Provence, France
Important enameled cross in 18k gold and silver, with old-cut diamonds and amethysts.
Louis-Philippe I (1830-1848)
Provence, France
XIX century cross 18K yellow gold with diamonds
Dimensions:
1.8 cm x 2.8 cm
Spain
19th century
Set in yellow gold composed of a barrette brooch decorated in a bezel setting on a paillon with 5 rose-cut garnets and a cross in yellow gold decorated in a bezel setting on a paillon rose-cut garnets.
Holy Spirit brooch and pendant in silver and Rhine stones
Normandy, France
18th century
Height: 8cm
Holy Spirit pendant and its slide in gold and Rhine stones.
Normandy, France
Early 19th century
Yvetot necklace with Holy Spirit in silver and vermeil with Rhine stones.
Normandy, France
Early 19th century
Yvetot necklace in silver and vermeil with Rhine stones, cross-shaped pendant.
Early 19th century
Normandy, France
Made using the traditional filigree technique typical of 17th-century Spanish craftsmanship the medallion features meticulous work of intertwined silver threads creating complex and detailed openwork designs.