Filigree cross and chain

 Silver-gilt pendant comprising a chain of spherical filigree beads (toutounia), and a filigree cross. The arms of the cross consist of four drop-shaped elements, soldered to a central rosette-shaped part, with a blue/turquoise stone in the middle. Red beads are affixed at the angles between the drop-shaped elements. The fourth element is connected, through a ring, to the chain, actually to a large spherical filigree bead in the middle of the chain, which consists of a series of smaller filigree beads (toutounia). Collection E. Mantovani – Astgian