Gram Weight: 17.2 g. 925 sterling silver plated over base metal. Color: opaque black and brown hues. Stone Treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone Cuts: Carved wood inlay. Length, including the bale: 3.02. Bale opening measurements: 5.35 mm diameter. Closure/Clasp Type: Jump ring bale. Handmade during the Art Nouveau era. Features the likeness of a Catholic crucifix depicting Jesus Christ on the cross. At Jesus' feet are a skull and crossbones, signifying Jesus' triumph over Golgotha (which means "the place of the skull") and death. The image of Christ rests on an inlaid carved piece of ebony wood, also in the shape of the cross.

Completed with a jump ring bale, allowing the pendant to be worn on a variety of antique chains and necklaces. The image of Jesus has broken near the feet; this can be repaired by your local jeweler. There is wear to the sterling silver plated over base metal, exposing the base metal underneath in some areas.

The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it.
The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production. Of many products, including some jewelry. Ebony is a black hardwood native to Sri Lanka, India, parts of Africa, and Indonesia. This beautiful hardwood is dense and durable, making it an ideal material to use in furniture, sculpture, household wares, and jewelry. It is one of the most expensive woods because of its uniqueness and high demand.

Ebony has a rich history, being revered in Ancient Egypt for its beauty and mystery and used in the handle of Samurai swords; it is still a symbol of power, protection, and balance in many cultures today. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.

This beautiful hardwood is dense and durable, making it an ideal material to use in furniture, sculpture, household wa. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "abeautifultimeco" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Style: Pendant
• Modified Item: No
• Metal Purity: 925
• Jewelry Department: FINE
• Metal: Silver Plated
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
• Type: Pendant
• Brand: Unbranded
• Main Stone: Ebony Wood