Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Enamel Cross Pendant – Hand-Painted Crucifix & Ornate Filigree
A beautifully crafted vintage Christian cross pendant featuring an intricate openwork filigree frame and a striking deep-blue enamel cross at the center.
The front depicts the Crucifixion of Christ, with the figure of Jesus hand-painted in fine detail against the vivid blue enamel ground. The reverse features a distinctive decorative enamel composition with Christian symbolism, making the pendant especially interesting to collectors of historic religious jewelry.
The cross has an elaborate three-dimensional construction, with delicate scrolling filigree surrounding the central enamel work. Subtle gold-tone accents add warmth and contrast to the silver-colored metal.
A 925 silver hallmark is present, indicating sterling silver. The pendant has a beautiful aged appearance with natural signs of wear consistent with its vintage character.
An unusual and highly decorative piece of Christian jewelry, suitable both for devotional use and for a collection of vintage ecclesiastical and religious objects.
Details
- Type: Vintage Christian / religious cross pendant
- Metal: 925 Sterling Silver
- Hallmark: 925
- Design: Ornate openwork filigree
- Central decoration: Blue enamel cross
- Front: Hand-painted Crucifixion of Christ
- Reverse: Decorative Christian enamel design
- Finish: Silver with subtle gold-tone details
- Approx. height: 6 cm
- Approx. width: 3.5 cm
- Approx. weight: 11 g
- Era: Vintage; exact date unknown
- Condition: Vintage condition with visible age-related wear and some enamel loss/chipping
- Relic: Not represented as a relic
- Gemstones: None identified
- Country of origin: Unknown