Antique Victorian Peridot Cross Pendant Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Period_Edwardian (1901-1914) A large square step-cut paste

A large square step-cut paste sits in the centre surrounded by scrolled

The pair consists of a pointed

wearing a predatory creature was often an apotropaic talisman meant to ward off bad luck

MARKS: Birmingham hallmarks

The garnets are rose cut across the wings with larger cabochons making up the body and head

Antique Victorian Peridot Cross Pendant Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Period_Edwardian (1901-1914) A large square step-cut pasteAn exquisite antique Victorian peridot cross pendant, adorned with eleven natural step cut peridots across the crossbars, radiating a deep grassy green hue. Its fashioned in silver, gilded in 18ct yellow gold and features ornate engraving at the back and around the edges, with secure milgrain bezel settings for each stone. Peridot is the birthstone of August and is considered a gem of the sun and a gift from Mother Nature with its natural green