Vintage Sterling Silver Diamond Shield Coptic Cross Pendant Tuareg Style Taghment Design Tested Sterling Christian Orthodox Cross Religious Jewelry

Distinctive geometric design and understated craftsmanship define this vintage unmarked cross pendant, acid tested to confirm sterling silver. Rather than the more familiar Latin cross silhouette, this example features the highly sought-after diamond shield configuration with an open pierced quatrefoil above, a design long associated with Tuareg-inspired cross forms and often referred to within the tribal art and jewelry trade as the Taghment design. Its balanced proportions and architectural simplicity give the pendant a striking presence while remaining elegant enough for everyday wear.

The pendant measures approximately 1 3/8 inches long by 11/16 inch wide and weighs 3 grams. It is unmarked but has been acid tested as sterling silver. The reverse is plain and undecorated, emphasizing the clean sculptural form of the design, while the front showcases the distinctive openwork and diamond shield profile that have made this configuration especially desirable among collectors of ethnographic jewelry, African-inspired silver, Coptic and Orthodox crosses, and vintage artisan pendants.

Offered in very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear, the pendant has been left unpolished to preserve its natural patina. Whether acquired for its symbolic significance, its elegant geometric styling, or its sought-after diamond shield configuration, this sterling silver cross is an appealing addition to collections of vintage religious jewelry, handcrafted silver, African-inspired design, and unusual cross pendants.