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Re Gold Cross
by: Kath O'Connor

Hi Yvonne,
Were you able to find any information on the symbols - Eagle, 9 and Anvil?
Thank you
Kath

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Meaning of Flowers in Jewelry
by: Anonymous

Hi Kath, thank you very much for your reply. Yes, I've just checked again, your'e absolutely correct! I believe the Russian orthodox cross has three vertical bars on the horizontal. Thank you for clearing that up! also for providing more info about the cross and the trinity and the symbols to look out for on religious and sentimental jewelry.

The more people like you Kath who
get involved and pay it forward by contributing and commenting,
on this web site, the better it will be for the antique jewelry business overall, and towards a sustainable jewelry future because antique jewelry leaves no carbon footprints - it doesn't cost the earth.

Yes, indeed, "flowers" have played a big Expressive role in jewelry of the past - jewelry offen speaks when words fail us. The type of flower is significant and they often serve as emblematic couriers of love, friendship,

The Victorian language of flowers, was described in 1819 by Louise Cortambert in "Le Langage des Fleurs" - and translated into English in 1820 by Shoberl.

For example, a rose would mean openly expressed "love" while a red tulip would mean a confession of love. The CALLA lily was emblematic of "magnificent beauty", a clover translated to "think of me" . The imagination runs wild interpreting, for instance, what a CALLA lily and CLOVER locket would have meant to the person who it once belonged to.

Wedding rings might have quite a sensually charged meaning in jewelry of the past. Interesting related article HERE...

Kath, we do provide valuations on Antique Jewelry Investor.
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Best Wishes
Yvonne Hammouda-Eyre

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Gold Cross, Eagle, Anvil 19th Century
by: Kath O'Connor

Dear Yvonne,
Thank you for your reply. It isn't a Russian cross, it is a Celtic or Gaelic Cross. My Grandfather was Irish Catholic and the Celtic/Christian symbolism was carefully chosen by him as a 21st birthday gift for my Grandmother.

The gold is Australian from the 19th Century Goldrush period. The Eagle is not just the head, but the entire bird, wings outstretched and head facing left. There is also an anvil and the number 9. I have enclosed some further information I found.

Can you give me any indication of its value? You may certainly display the cross on your site.

Thank you very much Yvonne for your information. I really appreciate it.
Kath

A cross with three circles or discs on each arm was probably also copied from earlier Celtic Druidry, where the circles or rings represent the three dominions of earth, sky and sea.

Where there are three buds, we are reminded of the teachings in 1 Corinthians 13: "Faith, Hope, Love; The greatest of these is love."2

Christians are also reminded of the Trinity by these three buds, or anything else with a triple design, such as the three-leafed clover.

The Lily (the flower carved on the arms) in Christian art is a well known symbol of chastity, innocence and purity. It began appearing in religious art of Annunciation scenes in the late 14th century.

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Russian Orthodox Cross
by: Anonymous

Hi Kath could you please just confirm that it's AOK to use the photo of Gold Antique Cross on Antique Jewelry Investor here. It is so lovely!

with regards
Yvonne Hammouda-Eyre

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Different Cross Shapes
by: Anonymous

Hi Kath thank you for sending in the photo, it helps a lot. There are MANY different cross shapes, depending on religion, country and belief system.

The shamrock, a beloved symbol of ireland, appears at center. Just because it's in the shape of a russian orthodox cross doesn't necessarily mean it's been made in Russia.

The most easily recognized and commonly seen French mark is the French guarantee mark - Eagle's head, in use since 1838, indicating 18 ct plus. Assayed French gold is never lower than 18k. The mark can be found on jewelry in any number of places. You will find it on clasps, side edges, galleries, and pin stems as well as on the back surface of a piece.

best wishes,
Yvonne Hammouda-Eyre
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