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Learn MoreMellerio Garnet, Diamond and Gold Cross Pendant
- This remarkable openwork reliquary cross pendant is by Mellerio dits Meller
- They were one of the oldest jewelry maisons in the world, favored by royalty
- As a reliquary pendant, a small, lidded compartment is discreetly fitted at the reverse of the cross
- It is highly likely that this was made for a high-ranking ecclesiastical client
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As a reliquary pendant, a small, lidded compartment is discreetly fitted at the reverse of the cross. This compartment was designed to hold a small religious relic, such as a piece of cloth, a bone fragment or another sacred item – a coveted feature in Catholic Europe. Resembling the finest of papal pendants, it is highly likely that this was made for a high-ranking ecclesiastical client or a prestigious religious individual. Renowned as one of the oldest jewelry maisons in the world, Mellerio dits Meller has long been favored by European royalty and aristocracy for its exceptional artistry and unparalleled designs.
Circa 1910
5 3/8" high x 3 3/8" wide
Period: | 20th Century |
Type: | Pendants |
Style: | Edwardian |
Stones: | Diamonds;Garnet |
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