Lucy's Cross Pendant

Name/Title

Lucy's Cross Pendant

Entry/Object ID

JJA.L.2015.1

Description

This is an amethyst and gold cross pendant/brooch. The brooch has nine amethysts that include four large and four small pear-shaped stones and one round stone in the center. The stones are set in a highly textured and decorative gold setting. The back is inscribed with the following: top left "JJA," top right, "To LA," bottom left, "Edinburgh," and bottom right, "Dec. 25. 1826." The top of the brooch has a ring for looping a chain or ribbon through and a straight pin for attaching to clothing.

Collection

Lucky Durkin Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1826

Place

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland

Dimensions

Height

2-3/4 in

Width

2-5/8 in

Material

Gold, Amethyst