Cross Pendant | Antique Cross Pendant antique micromosaic This substantial 18k gold snake

This substantial 18k gold snake features hand etched details and tiny blue glass eyes

2 inches from the top to bottom by 1

An alluring gold snake necklace created from an antique pin

but acid tests for 14k gold and can be worn either as a pendant or a brooch

The reverse of the piece is marked "Dawson 18k

Cross Pendant | Antique Cross Pendant antique micromosaic This substantial 18k gold snakeThis substantial bloomed gold and pearl cross pendant dates to the late Victorian period (circa 1880 1890). Known as a Treflee or Budded cross, this type of cross contains a trefoil or triple scallop edge. The trefoil edge is said to represent the Trinity, the 12 apostles, or the teaching in 1 Cor. 13, "Faith, Hope, Love: The greatest of these is love." This cross is unmarked, but acid tests for 14k gold. It has what is known as a "bloomed" finish