Two tone gold cross set with rose cut diamonds made in the thirties

Antique jewelry object group: pendant

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Interbellum - The interwar period (1918-1939) is understood, within recent Western culture, to be the period between the end of the First World War and the beginning of the Second World War. This is also called the period between the wars or interbellum.
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Style specifics: The Interbellum is the period between the two World Wars and one can recognize a transition from the Art Deco style to the Retro style.

Period: ca. 1930
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Source of inspiration: Christianity

Theme: Cross - The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and is used by many religions, such as Christianity. It is frequently a representation of the division of the world into four elements (or cardinal points), or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line, and the world, the horizontal line. (from: Wikipedia)

Material: 18K bi-color (yellow and white) gold
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Diamonds: Seven rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
Note: All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: height 4.32 cm (1.70 inch), width 2.25 cm (0.89 inch)

Weight: 4.10 gram (2.64 dwt)

Reference Nº: 10322-0470

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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