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Glory - Vintage 10K Gold Baquette Diamond Cross Pendant & 14K Gold Chain. This elegant cross is crafted from 10K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 10K. The chain is hallmarked 14K.  Featuring 16 natural round cut diamonds, 6 natural tapered baguette diamond, vintage styling and quality workmanship. This vintage cross exhibits a lovely sculpted shape, which is tiered, giving the piece dimension. The precious cross is expertly set with sparkling diamonds throughout the pendant. The bale is substantial and designed so the cross has movement. The fancy serpentine link on the chain is polished, and is a perfect match for the pendant. The chain features  a spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This stunning vintage cross would make a perfect gift or addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

Comments: Beautiful classic, yet unique design. 

The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

The baguette cut of stone was created in the early 20th century from about the 1920s to 1930s. This style of cut was born because of its functionality. When the baguette stone emerged onto the jewellery scene it was during the time of the Art Deco and Art Nuevo period.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

White gold has been around since the turn of the 19th century, but it wasn't until the 1920s when it really started gaining popularity. At the time, platinum had been the preferred precious metal for jewellery. But it quickly became scarce as World War II raged on, and countries began to stockpile it for military use.

The cross is thought to have originated from the ancient Babylonians before its spread to other parts of the world such as Syria, Egypt, Greek, Latin, India, and Mexico. ... The tau cross was initially used among the pagans. It was later adopted by the Christians in Egypt where its use became common.

Measurements: Pendant 25.00 mm x 13.00 mm   Chain: 16" 

Stone Size: Diamonds .30 carats 

Weight: Pendant and Chain 1,90 carats 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Pendant: America 

Date: Circa 1980