A small rose-cut diamond set medallion pendant, the medallion depicting the veiled Virgin Mary in profile, within legend ‘VIRGO VIRGINIUM’, to a rose-cut diamond set border and a plain suspensory loop, reverse engraved ‘Alma’ and stamped ‘18’, on a fine belcher-link chain necklace, clasp stamped ‘9k’, pendant diameter 13.5mm. £100-£150

The Latin term 'Virgo Virginum' translates as ‘Virgin of Virgins’, a title given to the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus.