The Filigree Cross ornament is about 5½ inches tall and 4¼ inches across and is the shape of a Christian Cross. It is made of ivory resin with an antique look. The design is a very delicate filigree pattern. Select this link to view our Gold Ornament and Red Christmas Ornaments.
Cross Information.
A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally. If they run diagonally, the design is technically termed a saltire. Select this link to view our Mirrored Gothic Cross.
The cross is one of the most ancient symbols and is used by many religions, mostly Christian. It is frequently a representation of the division of the world into four elements or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line and the world, the horizontal line. Select this link to view our Mirrored Gothic Cross Ornaments.
The word cross was introduced to English in the 10th century as the term for the instrument of the execution of Christ, from the Latin Crux, via Old Irish cros. The word can refer to the geometrical shape unrelated to its Christian significance. Select this link to view our Mirrored Cross Ornaments.
It isn’t known when the first cross image was made. After circles, crosses are one of the first symbols drawn by children of all cultures. There are many cross shaped incisions in European caves dating back to the earliest stages of human cultural development in the stone age. Like other symbols from this period, their use continued in the Celtic cultures in Europe. For example, celtic coins minted many centuries before the Christian era may have an entire side showing this type of cross. Other coins may be showing the cross held by a rider on a horse and springing forth a fern leaf. Select this link to view our Gold Cross Christmas Ornament.
Christmas Ornaments.
The earliest Christmas ornaments consisted of edible goodies, typically fruits and nuts. Eventually cookies, candy and cakes were added as well as flowers and paper decorations. Select this link to view our Gold Latin Cross.
The first commercial ornaments for Christmas trees were actually hollow, brightly colored containers that held good things to eat. The most popular being the cornucopia. Select this link to view our Sisal Gold Ball.
When the goodies got too heavy for the tree, German glassblowers began manufacturing the first glass ornaments, which are the main feature of Christmas tree decorating today. Select this link to view our Teardrop Shaped Gold Ornament.