{"product_id":"vintage-silver-tone-maltese-cross-brooch-rhinestone-religious-heraldic-lapel-pin","title":"Vintage 1970s Silver-Tone Maltese Cross Brooch Marcasite Religious Heraldic UK","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maltese cross is one of the most enduring heraldic forms in Western jewelry — this costume version does it with restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silver-tone Maltese cross brooch set with small dark marcasites along each of the eight arms. The metal between the stones carries a fine textured ground, giving depth to what might otherwise read as a plain setting. The reverse shows clean brushed silver-tone with a functioning pin closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape has roots in the Knights of Malta and is equally at home as a heraldic motif, a religious symbol, or a graphic geometric form. At 2.5 cm across it reads clearly without being oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this scale it sits well on a jacket lapel, shirt collar, or the pocket of a wool coat. The silver-tone and dark stone combination works with navy, black, grey, and burgundy without competing with other pieces. Wear it alone or pair it with a small chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Brooch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Silver-tone metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStones: Dark marcasites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 2.5 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: No mark visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: C-clasp pin, functioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Heraldic, geometric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good · All stones intact, pin closure functions, light surface wear to back consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53855838667089,"sku":"RR-0186","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/2026-05-25_12.02.12.jpg?v=1779715026","url":"https:\/\/therareroom.co.uk\/products\/vintage-silver-tone-maltese-cross-brooch-rhinestone-religious-heraldic-lapel-pin","provider":"The Rare Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}