Antique Australian 9ct Gold Green Garnet Doublet Cross Circa 1910
Charming early Australian cross/crucifix dating to the first decade of the 20th century.
Modelled in 9ct rose gold which has been ‘bloomed’ to give a higher carat yellow gold matte finish.
Blooming, a popular finishing technique for karat gold jewellery from 1870 to 1890, was first documented in 1853. The means for creating a bloom finish involved dipping a karat gold item into a boiling mixture of hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid), saltpeter (potassium nitrate), salt and water. This process burned off any alloys on the surface resulting in an alloy-free, thin layer of soft, pure gold on the item.
Set with a vibrant round green garnet doublet and tested as such this early piece of jewellery is hollow in design, large at 4.2cm x 3cm (without jump ring) and the jump ring is a good size and will accommodate a decent sized chain.
Stamped to the back with a makers mark and ‘9’ however the makers mark(s) are illegible but 100% Australian.
STONES
Green garnet topped doublet
MEASUREMENTS
4.2cm x 3cm
WEIGHT
2.90 Grams
MARKS
Marks are illegible and faint, the this piece was ‘bloomed’ it obscured them
‘9’ is visible and given provenance and series of the three stamps this is an Australian piece
CONDITION
Very very good antique condition. No dents/dings. Blooming is very much there and intact, matte higher gold finish throughout. No chips to garnet topped doublet, well set and secure.
Please note boxes and chains are for display only unless otherwise stated
Laybys & Hold Policy
Do you have your eye on a fabulous piece but need some extra time to
pay? At Graisons, we offer suitable layby terms for pieces priced $400 AUD and above. Contact us for more details.
Purchase Guide & Refund Policy
For information regarding our Purchase Guide & Returns Policy, please click here
Shipping & Delivery
Free Complimentary Express Shipping: Australia & Select International Countries.
We are pleased to offer free complimentary express postage, fully insured with tracking and signature on delivery using Australia Post.
Orders are dispatched within one-two business days of purchase. Once complete, a tracking number will be forwarded to you via email notification.
We are currently shipping to the following international countries:
UK, USA, CANADA, SINGAPORE, NEW ZEALAND, HONG KONG.
PLEASE NOTE: Any duties imposed by countries for importing our items are the buyers responsibility. Please contact your local customs agency if you wish to discuss potential rates and fees.
Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery
We absolutely pride ourselves on sourcing the best quality pieces for our customers, with many of our items valued by our registered jeweller/gemologist.
Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
Please do not hesitate to ask questions prior to purchase. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that these descriptions and pictures are carefully viewed and any questions are asked prior to the transaction taking place.
Please refer to our guide, Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery for more details.
Your Purchase: What Is Included?
Your purchase will be lovingly packaged in our custom made, eco-friendly Graisons Fine Jewellery Jewel box tied with ribbon inside our custom made packaging/mailing box.
For added safety and security, all purchases are shipped inside an Australia Post medium sized mailing box.
If your item includes an independent valuation, the physical certificate will be included.
Choose options