In 1781, the British Army, led by Lord Charles Cornwallis, surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown in Virginia. It was October, 1871, the woods around Yorktown must have been bright with the oranges & reds of a Virginia Autumn as they rang with musket-fire. When the women came out to help the wounded, one or more of them may have been wearing a ring just like this one. Hand crafted around 1780, this fantastic cross is set with six flat cut garnets set in 12 karat gold. It is further set with four natural river pearls. All of the garnets are deeply set with closed backs & care should be taken to keep this cross dry as the foil behind the stones can rust if it gets very wet. The stones average 7.5x6.5 mm & the cross overall measures 51.1 mm from top to bottom & 34.8 mm across. I couldn’t tell you where this one was made, I purchased it in London & it’s possible that it’s English in origin. This cross weighs 4.5 grams, it is unmarked but has been carefully acid tested. This early cross is a real beauty & is loaded with history! I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete & items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know & we’ll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures & descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! Item ID: CSA22973VA Georgian Gold Flat Cut Garnet & Pearl Cross
