Antique 18K & Turquoise Cross Pendant silver denarius Condition: One small diamond to

Condition: One small diamond to be replaced

With a sunray collar and a knavish belled cap atop his lustrous brown waves

Crafted in 9 karat yellow gold

Stars and crescent moons were fashioned out of pearls

Antique 18K & Turquoise Cross Pendant silver denarius Condition: One small diamond toPersian turquoise was very popular among Victorians. It was brought to Europe via Turkey, and called Pierre Turquoise (Turkish Stone) by the French. It is harder than American turquoise, and has a pure blue color with no matrix, which was desirable in the Victorian Era. Queen Victoria was very fond of the stone, gifting her bridesmaids with pieces which included it, which added to its popularity. In many cultures, it is said to bring protection,