Antique blue glass rosary bead necklace, Gilt crucifix pendant

A beautiful antique English blue glass rosary bead necklace dating to circa 1900.

This wonderfully atmospheric piece features two strands of faceted blue glass rosary beads set along fine gilt-finish metal chain, joined at the centre by a small religious medal.

From the central section hangs an elegant elongated rosary drop, decorated with further blue glass beads and finished with a beautifully detailed gilt metal crucifix.

The combination of rich blue glass, aged gilt metal and the long, graceful rosary drop creates a particularly striking piece of antique devotional jewellery.

Dating to circa 1900, this is a wonderful example of English antique religious jewellery with a lovely sense of history and character. The aged finish and beautifully preserved details add considerably to its charm.

Details:
• Antique English rosary necklace
• Circa 1900
• Beautiful blue glass beads
• Gilt-finish metal
• Two-strand necklace design
• Central religious medal
• Long rosary-style drop
• Detailed gilt metal crucifix
• Antique devotional jewellery

A fascinating and beautiful antique piece, perfect for collectors of historic religious jewellery, antique rosaries and unusual early 20th-century jewellery.

A wonderful example of jewellery that carries a real sense of history and heritage.

Condition:
Good used condition overall, signs of use and wear commensurate with age, pitting and darker marks to some beads and wear to the gilt finish.

Approx measurements:
26" wearable length
6.5" drop
2" cross length

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