{"product_id":"georgian-18th-century-croix-de-saint-lo-silver-paste-cross-pendant","title":"Georgian 18th Century 'Croix de Saint Lo' Silver Paste Cross Pendant","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional example of early 19th-century craftsmanship, this Georgian ‘Croix de Saint Lo’ pendant is set throughout with sparkling hand-cut Paste stones in Sterling Silver. These crosses originated in Normandy, France, and were cherished devotional jewels symbolising faith and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paste gems, known as “black dot” Paste, were meticulously hand-painted to imitate the culets of fine Diamonds, giving the piece a magnificent brilliance. The central stone and surrounding drops create an impressive, radiant display, equivalent in presence to around 7.50cts of Diamonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERA:\u003c\/b\u003e Georgian, c.1800–1830.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant is 48mm long x 38mm wide.\u003cbr\u003eCentral Paste is 8mm in diameter.\u003cbr\u003eThree round Paste stones are 6.5mm in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ediameter.\u003cbr\u003ePear-shaped Paste is 10mm long x 8.5mm wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/b\u003e 8g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/b\u003e Tests as Sterling Silver, Georgian “Black Dot” Paste\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHALLMARKS:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSince we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/b\u003e Your order will be gift-wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVERY GOOD-EXCELLENT:\u003c\/b\u003e The Paste stones are bright and crisp with no chips or replacements, retaining their original black-dot detailing. One smaller stone shows gentle ageing with a deeper tint, and the Silver has developed an attractive antique patina. Beautifully preserved for a genuine Georgian jewel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillicoco ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51599732441382,"sku":"C5709","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1131\/5568\/files\/BpRo2O3NWA9_uZdjVFtL3e3YafxuWX3dMQei4e1KFzk.jpg?v=1763680351","url":"https:\/\/www.lillicoco.com\/products\/georgian-18th-century-croix-de-saint-lo-silver-paste-cross-pendant","provider":"Lillicoco ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}