circa 1840

An antique French fleur-de-lis motif 18K gold cross pendant with black enamel borders is set with sparkling old mine cut diamonds. Fleur-de-lis is an emblem of Virgin Mary. It has also been used as a symbol of the Holy Trinity because of its three-petal design.

Estimated total diamond weight is 1 carat.

The cross is marked on bail with eagle’s head assay mark for the period 1838-1847.

Total length with bail 39 mm (1 1/2 in.)

Width 22 mm (7/8 in.)