Antique Victorian Paste Cross Pendant Silver Pearl (Maker’s initials (G&TJ)

(Maker’s initials (G&TJ)

They’re all carved from a lovely honey-coloured amber which is a fossilised tree resin

open-work links along the length with decorative milgrain detailing

This is a fabulous Victorian necklace

Scottish Pebble jewellery grew in popularity in the mid-1800s and saw traditional Celtic designs decorated with an abundance of coloured agates and granites

Antique Victorian Paste Cross Pendant Silver Pearl (Maker’s initials (G&TJ)A pretty antique Victorian cross pendant from the late 19th Century modelled in silver and collet set with eleven old cushion cut paste stones that simulate the beauty and sparkle of 0. 50ct diamonds. Paste is a heavy, transparent flint glass that has been used since ancient times to simulate the beauty of gemstones. The art of cutting paste takes expert craftsmanship and the highest quality stones are often able to replicate the cut, colour and