Composition: metal,green aventurine or jadeite Condition: very good Dimensions (length): 70 cm Dimensions (pendant): 4 x 3.5 cm Color: gold, green Marking: "JEM" Country: USA Period: 1970-1980 Market value: 50-80 EUR
This is a Maltese cross pendant decorated with a mosaic of green mineral stones (called a “micro-mosaic stone chip” style), made in the USA, marked “JEM.” This technique was extremely popular in the 1970s, when crushed aventurine or greenish jadeite stones were used, cast in resin, and set in a gold-colored base.The middle is decorated with a tiny gold ring with a flower motif. The case is gold tonemetal, subtly shiny, with a classic chain and spring clasp.The “JEM” marking was used by smaller US manufacturers in the 1970s and 1980s, who specialized in “natural stone look” and “resin-inlay” costume jewelry.
