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Posted by: Rosanna

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07/08/2016, 11:26:13

I've recently gotten into necklace design with crosses - here are two completed ones.

First is an Ethiopian cross, strung with old phenolic and silver beads, both from the Ethiopian trade.

Second, a micro-mosaic inlaid cross from the 1910-1920 era, strung with Czech "gear" interlocking beads plus new brass discs from India. These crosses are still seen today in all the tourist shops around the Vatican, but of much poorer quality. They have been a popular memento of a pilgrimage to Rome for a hundred years or so, according to Michel at Parapomiso in Venice, where I purchased mine.

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Modified by Rosanna at Fri, Jul 08, 2016, 16:24:15

Great designs.
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Posted by: JustMe

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07/08/2016, 16:18:59

Swelligant! Graceful and all that's needed to be "dressed up!"
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Posted by: Joyce

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07/08/2016, 21:05:51

Hi Rosanna~ I have a couple of cross motif ideas too...
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Posted by: jake

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07/14/2016, 18:22:52

I'm really only interested in the symbol from the anthropological perspective. This really cool Bolivian Cross needs white hearts, which I have plenty, also I have been collecting pre 1900's coins, old Milagros, and other interesting components. Some day I will complete this afflatus.

*Note the interesting hallmark on the cross, anyone got a clue for me?

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Re: Hi Rosanne~ I have a couple of cross motif ideas too...
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Posted by: jake

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07/14/2016, 18:43:25

I also have some Ethiopian items, needing inspiration. I am particularly in love with the zoomorphic cross with the eyes at the top, looks like a snake to me!

The cross with the circle on top also captures my imagination, my thought is the feminine, combined with one of the most paternal theologies, very interesting!

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Modified by jake at Thu, Jul 14, 2016, 18:50:21

Are the coins genuine?
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Posted by: ShuD

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07/14/2016, 20:18:23

If so, sad they've been damaged by the chintz makers.

Really nice crosses, Jake!
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Posted by: Rosanna

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07/14/2016, 20:41:31

I think the impressions on the first one are the hallmarks of the silversmith. Could be a Native American piece.

Thanks Rosanna!~
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Posted by: jake

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07/14/2016, 21:46:22

I too think the cross to be an indigenous creation, the figure was cast, the cross was chiseled from some european silver. I hope someday to have information regarding the hallmark.

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