Carl-Art 12K Gold-Filled Cross – 1970s – Two-Tone Etched

Quietly elegant with just enough detail to catch the light, this circa 1970s Carl-Art cross pendant brings together warm gold-filled metal and bright silvery accents in a beautifully understated expression of faith. The slender cross is decorated with an asymmetrical etched treatment across its face, creating a distinctive two-tone effect that feels both classic and unmistakably vintage.

Made by Carl-Art Inc., a respected American jewelry manufacturer later associated with Uncas, the pendant bears the company's recognizable CA maker's mark with an arrow piercing the letters, along with its 12K gold-filled designation. It is paired here with a complementary vintage 14K gold-filled chain for an easy, ready-to-wear presentation.

Details

✔ Material: 12K gold-filled cross pendant
✔ Marking: Stamped 1/20 12K GF
✔ Maker: Carl-Art Inc.
✔ Maker's Mark: CA with arrow piercing through the letters
✔ Color: Two-tone gold and silver-tone finish
✔ Design: Slender Christian cross with textured/etched silvery accents over a warm gold-tone ground
✔ Pendant Size: Just under 1" tall × just over 1/2" wide
✔ Chain: Gold-filled chain stamped 1/20 14K GF at the clasp and clasp link
✔ Chain Length: Approx. 18"
✔ Clasp: Spring-ring clasp
✔ Chain Note: Chain is not believed to be original to the pendant
✔ Era: Circa 1970s
✔ Style: Minimalist, religious, faith jewelry
✔ Condition: Lovely vintage condition with age-appropriate surface character

The combination of a delicate scale and graphic two-tone finish gives this cross exceptional versatility. At 18 inches, it rests beautifully near the collarbone and is refined enough to wear every day, either alone or layered with other fine chains and sentimental pendants.

Its Carl-Art attribution adds another layer of interest for vintage jewelry collectors. The company produced quality American jewelry throughout much of the 20th century, and its distinctive maker's mark makes this petite cross especially appealing to those who appreciate identifiable vintage makers rather than unsigned pieces.

A thoughtful choice for a baptism, confirmation, First Communion, faith-based gift, or vintage jewelry collector, it also has the timeless quality of a piece that can be passed from one generation to the next.

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