Saint Barbara Martyr Icon Pendant

By kitterina, 25 June, 2013
Description

Saint Barbara Religious Icon Scapular Pendant and Chain Marked 18K

Icon Pendant is 2" in height (not including hook for chain) and 1 1/4" in width. Chain is 25" long.  Weighs 2.2 ounces. 

Does anyone recognize anything about this pendant?  I would like to know the origin of pendant - Could be Christian Orthodox - Ukranian or Russian possibility of significance to St. Barbara Feast Day, Dec. 4?  Would appreciate any information.  Thank you!

Category
Jewelry and Gemstones
Medium
The pendant and the chain are marked 18K
Distinguishing marks
18K on back of pendant and on clasp of the chain.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
2" in height, 1 1/4" in width, Chain is 25" long.
Weight
2.2 oz.
History
No history - relative collected antique jewelry. Pendant was found with other jewelry inside a box.
Price Paid (If known)
Inherited
For Sale?
No
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Juanataquito

11 years 4 months ago

Quite the opposite, actually. This pendant has its orgins in south-central america, almost certainly cuba. Saint barbara is held with special devotions  in this area. (In the movie scarface, there is a large picture of saint barbara in tony montana's mothers kitchen, it is very prominent in the scene) similar  pendants are owned by many cuban catholics. I am not cuban, but i own one from cuba. 

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