Large Victorian Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Reliquary Cross Pendant shield Opposing stick pin depicts a

Opposing stick pin depicts a six sided cube deeply engraved with floral and foliate motifs

With two small round cut demantoid garnet eyes

Enamel depicts a finely detailed beagle dog against a white enamel background with a scrolling gold design

Centering an oval cut ruby weighing approximately 0

Large Victorian Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Reliquary Cross Pendant shield Opposing stick pin depicts aSubstantially sized cross with milgrain scroll work at each cardinal point and deeply engraved with a meandering Greek key motif Centering round cut sapphire, bezel set in a cross formation, weighing in total approximately 3. 08 carats Well matched and very dark greenish blue in color Unscrews at East, West, and South points; opens on a hinge to reveal cavity for reliquary Completed by a coiled bale Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1880s Measures: 2 3 4