Vintage solid sterling silver large and massive (approx. 2 1/8" tall with bale and jump ring, ~ 1 3/4" tall without the bale loop and ring; weight approx. 7.7 g) Crucifix pendant featuring Slavonic Orthodox artisan-style ornate "budded" design with a high-relief image of the Crucified Savior. The obverse is decorated with vine-and-fruit motif that might symbolize the life-giving nature of the Savior's Cross, and also refer to the preaching of Christ: "I am the vine; you are the branches" (John 15:5). The reverse displays a hand-engraved inscription of the traditional Slavonic Orthodox prayer meaning "Save and Protect", which reminds us that Christ the Savior is with us to save and protect a person wearing the cross from every evil and all enemies visible and invisible.

The large soldered jump ring of the pendant bears two punch marks, one of which displays the "925" hallmark indicating the "sterling" purity. In addition, it was tested positive for the "sterling" purity of silver. The item has visual vintage appearance with signs of aging and wear that might include diminished quality of the artwork, deformations of its original shape, scratches, dents, and patches of discoloration/patina. The bale loop and soldered jump ring show signs of wear consistent with many years of continuous wearing of the pendant. The size and weight of the item are shown on the photographs for this listing. 

Please examine all photographs carefully and do your own research if necessary. Please note that photographs are an important part of the item's description. The measuring meter and electronic scale are not for sale, and might be photographed with the item in order to provide a size and weight reference. Please ask all questions before making a purchase. There are no guarantees with the listing because most items are original vintage or antique objects that are quite old and could be fragile. All items are sold "as is" with no returns because of a change of mind offered. Will ship to the USA only.