{"product_id":"devotion-vintage-gold-plated-ornate-filigree-cross-chain","title":"Recently Sold (VP271)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFaith \u0026amp; Devotion - Vintage Gold plated Ornate Filigree Cross Pendant \u0026amp; Chain. This gorgeous cross pendant and chain are crafted from gold plate over metal. The chain is hallmarked Korea. This cross features exquisite detail, and vintage styling. The pendant  is comprised of a beautifully shaped filigree cross, with a central polished cross. The cross is matched up to a substantial and solid rose chain design, and a secure spring ring clasp. This Vintage era cross would make a wonderful gift for that special someone, or an addition to your own personal jewelry\/ religious collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli\u003c\/b\u003e who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Since then, it has become commonplace in the jewelry world, with many base metals covered in gold, silver, or rhodium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWearing crosses became popular in the 2nd Century as a secret symbol of faith, but truly widespread adoption and public display surged in the \u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e4th century\u003c\/strong\u003e after Emperor \u003cspan data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca data-processed=\"true\" data-sb=\"\/url?sa=i\u0026amp;source=web\u0026amp;rct=j\u0026amp;url=https:\/\/applesofgold.com\/jewelry\/symbols-of-salvation-why-christians-wear-gold-crosses\/\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiL_eTt4c-RAxXFweYEHTwDFmsQy_kOegQIARAE\u0026amp;opi=89978449\u0026amp;cd\u0026amp;psig=AOvVaw0Cq_kidNeu1Odk8lYIIStl\u0026amp;ust=1766443738767000\" href=\"https:\/\/applesofgold.com\/jewelry\/symbols-of-salvation-why-christians-wear-gold-crosses\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"H23r4e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConstantine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire, transforming the symbol from one of execution to hope, with public fashion blossoming from the Middle Ages onward, adorned with jewels and worn by all classes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Pendant 52.50 mm x 29.00 mm    Chain: 18\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 10.30 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Korea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41156298899514,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_5056_fc067bb4-8c04-4ae2-8408-48d8484b6926.jpg?v=1766356748","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/devotion-vintage-gold-plated-ornate-filigree-cross-chain","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}