{"product_id":"antique-french-diamond-maintenon-cross","title":"Antique 19th Century Belgian Diamond 'Flemish' Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precious antique Belgian made Flemish cross with an\u003cspan\u003e elaborate star or flower to the bale and central decorative\u003c\/span\u003e Rose panel showing devotion to the Virgin Mary. \u003cspan\u003eCirca 1860, an opportunity to own a scarce and meaningful work of art, as m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eost of these crosses are now owned by museums or in private collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand crafted of Silver on 18ct yellow Gold washed back and ornamented with 32 hand cut 'senaille' and rose-cut Diamonds which are foiled to increase their glittery brilliance, and against the darkened Silver setting they twinkle as delightfully as stars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypically worn on a very long Silver chain would around the neck or tucked into the clothing this would have been an expensive gift which was not only a sign of Catholic faith but also of fashion and wealth and one which signalled status. The richness of the materials use alongside the refined craftsmanship of this exquisite jewel reinforced this sign of devotion. \u003c\/span\u003eMeasures 7cm by 4cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5b726e;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #5b726e;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bijouxregionaux.fr\/en\/contenu.php?idcontenu=14\"\u003eRead further about French Regional jewellery here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5b726e;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you'd like to pay for this piece in instalments, our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fetheray.mom\/pages\/layaway-plans\"\u003eLayaway Terms can be read here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fetheray Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32207639248947,"sku":"#07640","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/4559\/products\/07640-antique-flemish-diamond-cross-croix-5.jpg?v=1629769565","url":"https:\/\/www.fetheray.mom\/products\/antique-french-diamond-maintenon-cross","provider":"Fetheray","version":"1.0","type":"link"}