Georgian Reliquary Carnelian Imperial Topaz Gold & Pearl Crucifix oval gem pendant to follow but test in

to follow but test in 14/15ct range with acid)

Its that wonderful colour you only see with antique gold

makers mark M&M

Size and weight:  29

pin testing as 9ct gold with a higher carat plating on top

Georgian Reliquary Carnelian Imperial Topaz Gold & Pearl Crucifix oval gem pendant to follow but test inDescription: Very unusual (indeed it's certainly one of a kind) devotional cross. It has a tiny locket compartment for a lock of hair or perhaps a tiny bone fragment from a saint or other holy person. The front with imperial topaz and seed pearls is particularly well made and very sparkly. Almost certainly made for a man of the clergy and would have been an expensive and difficult thing to have made. Age: Late 18th century 1st quarter 19th century