Victorian Gold & Enamel Crucifix Pendant austrian with ornate foliate detailing to

with ornate foliate detailing to the band

The turquoise have discoloured beautifully over the years

English hallmarks for platinum

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Victorian Gold & Enamel Crucifix Pendant austrian with ornate foliate detailing toDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 An incredible antique crucifix pendant dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. The cross is modelled in 9 karat gold, with an amazingly detailed enamel rendering of Christ with a chased star halo. Above is the initialism INRI, which represents the Latin inscription: IESVS NAZARENVS REX IVDORVM, or "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews" (John 19: 19). John 19: 20 states that this was written in three languagesHebrew,