Antique Fossil Rock Cross Pendant, c. 1870 fresh water cut steel was made from

cut steel was made from the old horse shoes which littered the streets of Britain

meticulously patterned

Collectors will appreciate these earrings not just for their historical significance but for the intricate craftsmanship that defines them

Comprising five distinct panels

with a hand crafted look and a history all it’s own

Antique Fossil Rock Cross Pendant, c. 1870 fresh water cut steel was made fromThe Victorians were true discoverers and admirers of the natural world, think Darwin, Audubon and Thoreau. They often used interesting ancient techniques and even materials in their arts and in their jewelry. Here they've used a beautiful bit of stone in the most sincere and natural way, showing off ancient life preserved in stone, long turned to fossil, transformed into something both sacred and striking. This Victorian cross, carved from fossil