18K Yellow Gold Openwork Cross – Decorative Religious Style, 1960s-1980s

This 18-carat yellow gold pendant features a stylized openwork cross with elongated, slightly arched, loop-shaped branches. Each arm of the cross is formed by a curved gold ribbon, engraved on the surface with fine radiating patterns that enhance its brilliance and add a decorative effect. The metalwork is delicate yet light, allowing light to pass through the openwork spaces.

The bail is also in yellow gold, of a simple shape, soldered to the upper ring.

This pendant can be dated from the 1960s to the 1980s, a period marked by a varied production of religious jewelry, often lightweight, in 18K gold, intended for baptisms, communions, or confirmations. The style of the motif, combining a traditional form with abstract ornamentation, corresponds to European production (France, Italy, or Spain), typical of popular religious jewelry of that era.

The style is that of a decorative religious jewel, where the shape of the cross is interpreted in a graceful and stylized manner. The openwork and radial engravings offer a play of light while retaining spiritual symbolism. This type of cross was often chosen for its sacred connection, but also for its delicate and feminine aesthetic, suitable for daily or ceremonial wear.