Product Details

Striking vintage Maltese cross brooch featuring dramatic turquoise-blue domed cabochons surrounding a deep midnight blue center stone. The ornate antiqued gold-tone setting has an elaborate openwork Gothic/Byzantine revival design accented with sapphire-blue rhinestones and glowing opalescent glass cabochons that resemble moonstones or faux opals. This piece has a rich couture-style look reminiscent of designer runway jewelry from the late 1960s–1980s, with strong ecclesiastical and heraldic influences often seen in Maltese cross designs. Extremely dimensional with beautiful texture and beadwork detail throughout. The reverse shows an intricate cast open-back construction with rollover clasp closure. Unsigned. Perfect for collectors of: * Byzantine revival jewelry * Maltese cross pieces * Couture-style statement brooches * Gothic glam / ecclesiastical jewelry