Vintage Gold filigree Sarah Coventry Limited Edition Cross from 1980 on black background
Vintage Gold filigree Sarah Coventry Limited Edition Cross from 1980 on black background with ruler showing length
Vintage Gold filigree Sarah Coventry Limited Edition Cross from 1980 on black background with ruler showing width
Vintage Gold filigree Sarah Coventry Limited Edition Cross from 1980 with ruby rhinestones on black background
Vintage Gold filigree Sarah Coventry Limited Edition Cross showing details from 1980 on light blue background
Vintage Gold filigree Sarah Coventry Limited Edition Cross from 1980 on blue background
Jewelry gift box with Vintage Gold filigree Sarah Coventry Limited Edition Cross from 1980 on black velvet background

Vintage 1980 Limited Edition Sarah Coventry Renaissance Cross

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A rare, highly collectible piece of American fashion history. This magnificent holiday "Renaissance Cross" was released exclusively as a time-locked, single-year 1980 Limited Edition statement piece by the legendary design house Sarah Coventry.

The pendant features a substantial, heavy-profile openwork gold-plated brass framework styled in an ornate Renaissance Revival filigree basket design. The central axis is beautifully hand-set with a shimmering cross section of brilliant, multi-faceted deep ruby-red crystal rhinestones that catch the light with rich wine-colored fire. Stamped clearly on the reverse backing panel with the official "1980 Limited Edition Sarah" maker's hallmark, the cross makes an unforgettable festive statement piece or historical registry gift for serious vintage costume curators.

 

Item Specifications:

  • Metal Core: Premium Gold-Plated Base Metal Core
  • Design Motif: Multi-Faceted Ruby Red Crystal Rhinestones Renaissance Cross
  • Designer: Signed Sarah Coventry (1980 Holiday Release)
  • Back Surface: Filigree with stamped signature
  • Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with crisp gold plating and no missing stones
Specs + Details
  • Material: Premium Gold-Plated Base Metal Core
  • Weight: 17 grams
  • Pendant Length (Including Bail): approx. 2.25 inches
  • Pendant Width: approx. 1.8 inches
Care Instructions

To preserve the brilliant gold plating and old-world luster of this signed designer piece, clean it gently with a soft, dry microfiber polishing cloth. Never use liquid jewelry cleaners, harsh silver pastes, or ultrasonic machines on vintage costume pieces. Submerging plated filigree can degrade the underlying metal core and cloud the foil backing of the hand-set crystal rhinestones, causing them to lose their fiery brilliance. Always apply hairprays, perfumes, and cosmetics before donning your pendant.
How it's Made

This holiday treasure showcases the high-relief openwork casting methods of mid-century fashion manufacturing. The artisans at Sarah Coventry sculpted a detailed, three-dimensional Renaissance Revival filigree framework, washing the metal core in a premium, warm gold plating. The central channels are fitted with specialized multi-pronged settings where fiery red crystal rhinestones are carefully hand-crimped into place, culminating in a beautiful structural hidden split bail.
Why it Matters

Every year, thousands of historic, handmade treasures are melted down for their raw metal value or lost to landfills, permanently erasing generations of human artistry. At Stubby Pencil Studio, we mindfully rescue, restore, and preserve these exceptional estate artifacts so they can be cherished for the future. By choosing this vintage piece, you are not just wearing an authentic work of art, you are directly supporting a legacy of creative preservation, honoring a master artisan, and keeping timeless craftsmanship alive.
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