Double action vintage Cabouchon gold plated Maltese Cross pendant / brooch with blue enamel and a green stone

This double action brooch / pendant is a beautiful high quality item of Cabouchon vintage costume jewellery. The bail - the part of the pendant that goes over the chain - has the inside measurements of 9 mm x 6 mm so it will fit a fairly thick chain.

The Maltese cross has a rich historical legacy—from the Knights of St. John to Victorian Gothic Revival and Coco Chanel's iconic runway designs.

The Maltese Cross is a symbol of protection - a badge of honour. Its story is hundreds of years old. The Maltese Cross is a Christian symbol of faith, sacrifice, and service. While it is linked to the Order of Malta, wearing it as a sign of devotion or appreciation of its history is perfectly fine, as long as you're not falsely claiming membership.

Coco Chanel famously utilized the Maltese cross in her designs. She was Coco Chanel, a self-made businesswoman, he was a Sicilian playboy – together, they would create Chanel’s Maltese cross, a symbol of the house’s Modernism. Fulco di Verdura, the Sicilian aristocrat inspired Coco Chanel to create the iconic Verdura Maltese Cross cuffs..

This double action brooch / pendant is a bold, regal statement piece. You can pin this brooch on a classic coat lapel, the breast pocket of a blazer, a chunky knit scarf, a beret, or attached to a necklace.

ABOUT CABOUCHON Cabouchon Jewellery was a high end Costume Jewellery Company, the Cabouchon jewellery range has been worn by several high society and famous ladies including: Princess Diana, Claudia Schiffer, Jerry Hall, and Marie Helvin.

All Cabouchon costume jewellery is triple plated with either 18ct gold, silver or rhodium. Rhodium belongs to the group of platinum metals and is more durable and precious than silver. Each piece is first plated with copper to give the smooth final finish, followed by a plating of palladium, which seals the copper from the gold and ensures the gold does not discolour. The third plating is a hardened gold up to 3 microns thick which gives extended wear life to the finished pieces. Flawless full lead Austrian crystals and cubic zirconias are used in items with stones. For jewellery pieces which have enamel, the enamel is of the highest quality.

Buff occasionally with a soft cloth to maintain the original shine.

These classic yet contemporary pieces talk of the past and whisper of the future. Cabouchon offers an extensive range of high quality fashion jewellery and accessories. The whole jewellery range is nickel allergy free with the exception of some brooches and cufflinks. They are either classical or just fun and blend beautifully with real jewellery. They appeal to both men and women of all ages and fashion tastes. As you can see the majority of the items are available as ONLY one item. We generally do not have second or third item of the same nature.