Art Deco Cross Pendant Beads and diamonds

Gold and silver cross pendant paltinium (hallmark: charançon), entirely set with half pearls (probably fine) and diamonds rose-cut pearls. Art Deco work, circa 1920, France. Gross weight: 3.65 gHeight: 4.70cmWidth: 2,50cm Condition: very slight micro-scratches on the gold and silver parts. paltinium, slight oxidation of the gold, slight abrasion of the pearls and diamonds, see photos.   Did you know that pearls natural pearls are very rare, since their discovery is a matter of chance?  And who says rare, says precious: this is the case during the Rome (and right up to the creation of the first cultured pearl in 1920) where pearls symbolized status and authority, and adorned high-ranking figures. To find out more about religious jewelry, discover our article. All our antique pendants.