A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold religious charm pendant depicting a pair of fish surrounding a cross, with the word IXOYE above. Signed Becker and stamped with the eagle's head for French manufacture and 18 karat gold with an unknown maker’s mark.
The word “ixoye” is an acronym comprised of the first letter of five Greek words: Iesous Xristos Theou Yios Sotare which means Jesus, Christ, Son of, God, Savior. The word is also Greek for “fish,” icthus, ἰχθύς which when spelt in capital letters in Greek is ΙΧΘΥΣ.
Dimensions: 2.4 x 2 x 0.14 cm (not including jump ring)
Weight: 4.40 grams
(Chain not included)