Holbein pendant

Large pendant based on a design by Holbein in the 16thc, high relief vinelike decoration with 4 x 4mm square cut Iolite, a cabochon garnet, 8 freshwater pearls and a 10 to 12 mm freshwater pearl drop .

Total length 7cm

(size of drop pearl may differ depending on availability)

Available in gilded silver and silver. Total length 7cm.

Ornate Medieval Reliquary cross

Ornate 15th century reliquary cross in silver with granuled decoration. Set with one 6mm rose cut Garnet in the centre and four cabachon cut garnets on the arms of the cross, four baroque freshwater pearls are also threaded between the arms.

This is a copy of a gilded silver 15thc German cross from the V and A collection, the garnets may represent the blood of Christ and the Pearls are symbolic of purity. The back is engraved with five roundels depicting the instruments of the passion: the nails, lance, scourge, sponge and what may be a rope.

This cross is hollow and made up of two parts, unfortunately it can't be left open.

5.4cm high x 7mm thick.