Sometimes called the “Arlesian Jeannette cross” or the “Provençal Jeannette cross,” the silver devotional cross is set with falling rhinestones, their diameter decreasing as they move away from the center. As with many antique silver jewelry pieces, the back is gilded to avoid blackening clothing.
Weight: 6 grams.
Provence, France
19th century
Height: 4.5 cm
Width: 3 cm
