PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED COLLECTOR
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A Georgian Carnelian, Jadeite, Ruby, and Gold 'Momento Mori Maltese Cross' Pendant
Circa 1830
Triangular carnelian plaques
Oval-shaped cabochon jadeite
Cushion-shaped rubies, 0.10 ct.
18K yellow gold, length approximately 2 inches
For similar examples please see:
Literature:
David Bennet & Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewelry, Suffolk, England (1989), page 89, plate 94 and
Please note the reverse contains human hair under glass and is bezel set as was common practice with Memento Mori jewelry
Estimate
$1,500 - 2,500
Sold for $1,386