Large Victorian Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Reliquary Cross Pendant shield Opposing stick pin depicts a

Opposing stick pin depicts a six sided cube deeply engraved with floral and foliate motifs

From the Nadja collection

Stock Number: We-5333

Centering three old mine cut diamonds

and one mother-of-pearl drum

Large Victorian Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Reliquary Cross Pendant shield Opposing stick pin depicts aSubstantially sized cross with milgrain scroll work at each cardinal point and deeply engraved with a meandering Greek key motif Centering round cut sapphire, bezel set in a cross formation, weighing in total approximately 3. 08 carats Well matched and very dark greenish blue in color Unscrews at East, West, and South points; opens on a hinge to reveal cavity for reliquary Completed by a coiled bale Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880s Measures: 2 3 4