Old regional Jeannette cross in 18Kt pink gold
Large old regional Jeannette cross in 18Kt gold (horse's head hallmark) decorated with faceted arms as well as a flower decoration on both sides.
French regional work from the second part of the 19th Century.
The Jeannettes crosses or Jeannette crosses were worn everywhere in France.
It seems that from 1783, Jeannette crosses were worn by all classes, then only by peasant women. After 1872 there was a fashion for city women to wear them as well, then this fashion passed, and again peasant women were the only ones to wear them...
Gross weight: 7.60 g
Height (with bail): 7.50 cm
Width: 5.00 cm
Condition: slight micro scratches, and oxidation on the gold parts, very slight shocks and dents, see photos.
To find out more about the cross and the revival of the motif by the fashion world, which strips it of its Christian symbolism, take a look at our article on religious jewelry.
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