{"product_id":"maltese-diamond-cross-brooch","title":"Maltese diamond Cross Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA wonderful diamond-set Maltese cross brooch dating to around 1840, beautifully crafted in silver with a gold backing. Centred with a cushion-shaped old mine-cut diamond. Set with graduated old-cut diamonds, each mounted in traditional closed-back settings. In total, the brooch is set with approximately 4.85 carats of diamonds, assessed as I–K colour and VS–SI clarity. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe reverse of the brooch features a locket compartment, adding a sentimental element typical of the period and allowing the wearer to keep a small keepsake or memento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eThe Maltese cross is a historic symbol characterised by its four V-shaped arms that widen outward and meet at a central point, creating eight points in total. The design is most famously associated with the Knights of Malta (Knights Hospitaller) and has long been used as a decorative and heraldic emblem symbolising courage, honour, and protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 4cm in diameter \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 11.4 grams \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Letitia Ann Kirkbride, daughter of the 7th Baronet Sir Randle Baker Wilbraham and thence by descent to her daughter, the present vendor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlotte Sayers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47978604363876,"sku":"CB173","price":25895.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0183\/7668\/files\/Maltese-diamond-Cross-Brooch-Charlotte-Sayers-Antique-Jewellery.jpg?v=1772286875","url":"https:\/\/charlottesayers.com\/en-ca\/products\/maltese-diamond-cross-brooch","provider":"Charlotte Sayers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}