{"product_id":"large-georgian-black-dot-paste-cross","title":"Large Georgian Black Dot Paste Cross","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLarge Georgian Sterling Silver Black Dot Paste Cross Pendant Necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA striking \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGeorgian sterling silver cross pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, set with an impressive arrangement of large, hand-cut clear paste stones. The predominantly cushion-cut stones are individually set in silver, with the elongated cross design creating a wonderfully bold and dramatic piece of antique jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDating to the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003elate 18th to early 19th century, circa 1800–1820\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, this style of paste jewellery was created to capture the brilliance and appearance of diamonds. Georgian jewellers frequently used foil-backed paste stones with a tiny \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eblack dot painted beneath the culet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, giving the stones greater depth and helping them sparkle particularly beautifully in candlelight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe cross is suspended from a silver chain and has a fabulous scale, making it equally suited to being worn as a statement necklace or added to an antique jewellery collection. Large Georgian paste crosses are particularly sought after, with comparable examples dating to around 1820. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Georgian, circa 1800–1820\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Sterling silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStones:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Clear black dot paste\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Large cross pendant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChain:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e pendant length 7cm x  4cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChain length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 58cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina consistent with a piece over 200 years old. Please refer to the photographs, which form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully dramatic example of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGeorgian black dot paste jewellery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, combining the sparkle and glamour of the period with a beautifully simple cross design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Georgian foil-backed paste jewellery should \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003enot be immersed in water or cleaned with liquid jewellery cleaners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, as moisture can damage the original foiling behind the stones. Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58948301390149,"sku":null,"price":685.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_1943.jpg?v=1787329282","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/large-georgian-black-dot-paste-cross","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}