French 18K Gold & Ruby Saint George Pendant
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Edwardian: Pre 1920: Item # 1481479
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Edwardian: Pre 1920: Item # 1481479
$1,975.00
A beautifully detailed 18K gold tombstone-shaped pendant dedicated to St. George. The front shows George on horseback killing the dragon with his spear. The sun is depicted in the background with a glowing red ruby cabochon. The reverse depicts a fishing boat carrying Jesus and several disciples across the stormy Sea of Galilee, with the Latin motto “In Tempestate Securitas” (“safety in the storm”). St. George medallions do not always include the ship imagery, but when it’s there, the piece was intended to protect against the perils at sea. Generally, St. George is the patron saint of knights, soldiers, scouts, fencers, and archers, but he apparently also had a knack with the plague, leprosy, and venomous snakes.
- Origin: France, ca. 1900
- Condition: excellent, sharp detail
- Dimensions: 15/16” x 1-1/16” (excluding jump ring)
- Weight: 14.4 grams
- Approximate Gemstone Weight: .05 carat.
