Pendant
by jody on Nov.24, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver
Florentine Cross
Byron Mckeown-Sedona, AZ
Sterling silver 2 3/8”x2 3/8”
Florence, Italy
A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. Florence, Italy was established in 59 BC by Julius Caesar as a settlement for his veteran soldiers. The name means” THe Flourishing.” Florence is considered to be the birth place of the Italian Renaissance and Florentine design. In the historic quarter of Santa Croce there is a the Basilica of the Holy Cross which dates from 1294. In one of the small cloisters there is a monument to Florence Nightingale who was born in and named for Florence. This cross was inspired by the magnificent high alter in the Basilica. This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.
by jody on Nov.14, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver
Christmas Cross
Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ
Sterling silver 2 3/8”x2 3/8”
Contemporary France
A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. This cross is a festive design whose inspiration came from scrollwork on a beautiful iron gate at the Cathedral of St. Germaine de Pres in the sector of that name in Paris, France. It incorporates what appears to be a holly design with an unfolding lily. Deanne found it to be very elegant and expanded the single motif into a four-armed cross. Makes a great ornament. This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.
by jody on Oct.17, 2009, under Diamond, Gold, Jewelry, Necklace, Pendant
Platinum and Red Gold Pendant with Diamonds by Bunz
A great holiday gift idea from Bunz. Platinum and red gold pendant designed by Bunz. The pendant is set with five diamonds. In search of new perspectives and new worlds in the jewelry industry, the German designer Georg Bunz has chosen a distinctly different way. This led to a new design and technical evolution with a number of patented creations and international copywrite for platinum, gold jewelry and watches.
by jody on Oct.14, 2009, under Diamond, Earrings, Gold, Jewelry, Pendant
Madeira Citrine and Diamond Pendant
Frank Reubel Designs
1.25” x .50” Handcrafted 14k yellow and white gold, Madeira Citrine and pave Diamond pendant.
A great holiday gift idea from Environmental Realists. This stunning pendant features a 3 carat Madeira Citrine in 14k yellow gold topped by 34 points of pave set Diamonds in 14k white gold. Crafted by the ever innovative Frank Reubel Designs, this gorgeous drop adds pizazz to any woman’s wardrobe.
by jody on Sep.22, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver
Acanthus Cross
Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ
Sterling silver 1.75”x1.5”
Contemporary
A great holiday gift from Isadora. The graceful leaves of the Acanthus mollis, a Mediterranean plant, have long inspired artists in their designs for wood carvings, wallpaper, bas relief, ceramics, musical instruments, ect. Acanthus leaves are the motif for the Corinthian capitals that grace the columns of the Greek temples. Cross Culture a book encompassing the McKeown cross collection is available. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.
by jody on Sep.09, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver
St. Agatha/St. Agata of Catania
Byron Mckeown-Sedona, AZ
Sterling silver 3”x3”
Catania, Sicily, Italy
A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. Historically, the city of Catania, Sicily has been reborn from the ashes of every eruption of the volcano Etna. Most believe that is because Saint Agata (Saint Agatha), their patron saint, watches over them. On the 4th and 5th of February, during the festival of Saint Agata her image rides through the city on her silver fercolo. THis cross was inspired by the beautiful crown she wears in that procession This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.
by jody on Aug.27, 2009, under Charm, Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Silver
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 1830 Pardon Cross
Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ
Sterling silver 1 1/4”x 7/8”
Italy
A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. This cross is an indulgence an approved pardon of the living, and souls in Purgatory. In this instance, the Virgin Mary is invoked to pray for the sinner. The word indulgence originally meant kindness or favor. In this instance an indulgence is given to remit the temporal punishment of a sin that has been forgiven. This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.
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by jody on Aug.17, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Ring, Silver
Soldier’s Rosary or Decade Ring
Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ
Sterling silver 2”x1”
England
A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. The decade ring has ten knobs and was intended to be used as a rosary. An”Ave” was said for each of the knobs and an “Our Father” for the bezel( center of the ring). They were often used during periods of Catholic persecution, and are also know as the soldiers rosaries because they were often taken into battle, most notably during WWI. This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.
by jody on Aug.09, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant
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 Sacre Coeur/St. Anne’s Cross
Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ
Sterling silver 1 3/8”x1 3/8”
Paris, France
A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. St. Anne was the mother of the Virgin Mary. he is the patron saint of housewives and woman in labor. This cross is inspired by the wrought iron design before the altar of St. Anne in the Basilica of Sacre Coeur atop Montmatre in Paris, France. This special altar is dedicated to the women and children who were at risk in occupied France during World War II. This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.
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by jody on Jul.18, 2009, under Diamond, Gold, Jewelry, Necklace, Pendant
Bunz Platinum Pendant
Platinum and 18K red gold pendant with three diamonds by Bunz.
A great holiday gift idea from Geoffrey Roth
In search of new perspectives and new worlds in the jewelry industry, the German designer Georg Bunz has chosen a distinctly different way. This led to a new design and technical evolution with a number of patented creations and international copywrite for platinum and gold jewelry and watches.
