Victorian Large Sterling & French Paste Maltese Cross Pendant Amethyst A diamond rests at the

A diamond rests at the center in a diamond-shaped box adding a wonderful element to the design

The tortoise shell displays a rich

All of the stones are prong set

and a smooth band in the back completes the lovely design

Very light in weight

Victorian Large Sterling & French Paste Maltese Cross Pendant Amethyst A diamond rests at theFrench paste is a vintage jewelry term used to describe the practice of using faceted cut glass, cut in the shape of a real gemstone, instead of using gems. This process, which was developed in the 1700's, created the look of a sparkling gemstone or diamond but cost much less than real stones. This Maltese cross pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era is a beautiful example of antique French Paste jewelry! The sterling silver pendant is particularly