Ancient Byzantine Cross
Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross dating to circa the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Bronze
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W 1.5 in L 2.5 in
Ancient Byzantine High Carat Gold Cabochon Garnet Amulet Ring with Hidden Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine, museum quality unusual early Byzantine 6th-8th Century AD amulet ring with a hidden cross
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine More Rings
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cabochon Carnelian Double Sided Cross, 6-7th Century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
double sided Byzantine gold and carnelian cross with tubular tapering arms capped with a dome, a cabochon
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
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Carnelian, Gold
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H 1.78 in W 1.46 in
Ruby Byzantine Cross Pendant with Squares
Located in Athens, GR
This exquisite Byzantine cross pendant is a radiant masterpiece, where glistening squares
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Style Byzantine Cross Embedded in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Cross (#12)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand Set in Italy. Antique Byzantine Period Cross hand set in 18k Yellow Gold.
Approx size 1.25
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2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
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L 1.19 in
Byzantine Antique Style Cross set with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Cross (# 11 B)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today !
Ancient Byzantine Period cross.
Hand set in
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2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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L 0.99 in
Ancient Ostrogothic Silver Eagle Headed Buckle, Byzantine Era, 6th Century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
cross chaped design, framed by an intricate scrolled border with protruding blue glass cabochons at each
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Brooches
Materials
Silver
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H 2.75 in W 6.63 in
Filigree Byzantine Cross Pendant with Enamel & Ruby in 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine cross pendant handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featuring a round tourmaline center and
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold
Granulation Square Obsidian byzantine Cross Pendant Emerald Pearls in 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Obsidian Pendant with a hand carved byzantine cross on it, handcrafted with Granulation in 22Kt
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Portugal 1930 Fine Filigree Byzantine Type Pendant Cross In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian era, back in the 1850 or earlier. Crafted in the shape of a Byzantine cross, with the filigree
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Vintage 1930s Portuguese Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 1.26 in D 0.23 in L 2.01 in
Ancient Byzantine Coin 22 Karat Gold Spinner Pendant on Leather Cord Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Byzantine bronze coin (Jesus Christ & Latin Cross Follis, 1078 to 1081 AD) set in
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Ancient Bronze Cross, 22 Karat Gold and Pink Rhodonite Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient Byzantine bronze cross pendant contemporarily set with 22k yellow gold on a pink tone
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, B...
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L 22.5 in
Cross Hand Hammering Pendant with Carved Amethyst & Round Pearl in 22Kt Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Cross Hand hammering Pendant Necklace handcrafted in 22Kt yellow gold, featurig pearl center and
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
24K Gold and Oxidized Silver Aquaprase Cross Necklace by Lika Behar
By Lika Behar
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The "My World" necklace by Lika Behar is a one-of-a-kind creation featuring a 24K gold cross
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21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 24k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Byzantine Empire 9th Century AD Bronze Bust Of Christ Coin 18K Gold Pendant
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Constantinople during the realms of the Byzantine Emperors Basil II and Constantine VIII. This coin depicts
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Multi-Gemstone, Vintage Pendant and Ancient Coin 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
-Color Jade, white Diamond, carved wood face, and Ancient Byzantine-era bronze cross. Collar necklace is
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
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Jade, Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Multi...
Early20thC ByzantineRedCrossPendant LampworkGlass Galalith SilverToggle Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Characteristic of the large chunky shapes including Byzantine-style crosses favored by French
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Early 20th Century French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
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W 2.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 16.5 in
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Tiffany & Co. Return To Tiffany Heart Lock Necklace Gold
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Antique Diamond Drop Earrings, 11.65 Carats, circa 1810
Located in London, GB
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Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Iconic Fifth Avenue,
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
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Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
By Cartier
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A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s
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Tiffany Co. by Elsa Peretti Rare Vintage Organic Lilies Earrings Solid 18Kt Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
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Sculptural lilies earrings designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.
This sculptural pair of earrings was designed by Peretti for tiffany, circa late 1970's. They have ...
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Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Elsa Peretti “Bean” Earrings
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Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti “Bean” Earrings. Elsa Peretti's sensual, organic shapes delight the eye. Peretti explores nature with the acumen of a scientist and the vis...
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Tiffany & Co. Henry Ford Emerald-Cut Aquamarine Diamond Sapphire Brooch
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An impeccable and very special brooch centering one exquisite emerald-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 60.00 cts., edged by and flared detailed leaves comprised of 79 round diam...
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10 Carat Tiffany and Co. Elsa Peretti Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful 18K yellow gold Elsa Peretti Tiffany and Co. yellow citrine ring. Centred with a golden-yellow octagon cut citrine weighing approximately 10 CT. This ring is size 7.00 US...
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Georgian Stuart Crystal Ring in Crystal Gold and Enamel
Located in Stamford, CT
Stuart Crystal Rings such as this were made in the mid 18th century to memorialize the murder of King Charles who was killed in 1649. They are the precursor to memorial rings. There ...
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Victorian / Early Edwardian Moonstone and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This romantic late Victorian/early Edwardian ring centers on a glowing heart-shaped cabochon moonstone outlined in glittering rose-cut diamonds. Hand fabricated in silver over 9K ros...
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Vintage YSL Geo Style Rhinestone Necklace 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
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Ancient Byzantine Cross - Bronze Diamond Gold
By Katherine Jetter
Located in Albuquerque, NM
9th Century A.D. Bronze cross framed in 22K Yellow Gold with six stones 0.6ct cognac colored
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
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Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald
Located in Stamford, CT
A high karat rare gold Byzantine cross with beautiful open work and circular scroll work is
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
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Emerald, 18k Gold
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald and Amethyst
Located in Stamford, CT
Made from the fine jewelers of the Byzantine period, known for their quality, this magnificent
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Medieval Pendant Necklaces
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Amethyst, Emerald, 22k Gold
Authentic Ancient Byzantine Era Roman Bronze Cross 22 Karat Gold Pendant
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Byzantine Era Roman bronze cross pendant with contemporary added 22k yellow gold
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary More Jewelry
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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Yellow Sapphire Gemstone(#3)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today !
Ancient Byzantine Period cross.
Hand set in
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2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Yellow Sapphire Gemstone '#3b'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today !
Ancient Byzantine Period cross.
Hand set in
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2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
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Ancient Byzantine Gold Earrings with Crosses
Located in London, GB
Ancient Byzantine Gold Earrings with Crosses
Byzantine, Ca. 400-600 AD
Beautiful pair of ancient
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Ancient Gold Byzantine and Garnet Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent gold ridged cross comprising pyramidal arms formed from four wire coils and
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Ancient Bronze Byzantine Cross, Roman Coin and Key Leather Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
AD), Byzantine bronze cross (4th-6th century, AD) and Roman bronze key (1st-3rd century, AD), along
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Authentic Ancient Byzantine Era Roman Bronze Cross 22k Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Byzantine Era Roman bronze cross pendant with contemporary added 22k yellow gold
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Antique Cross Byzantine Cross set with 18 Karat Yellow Gold old Roman Cross
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Ancient Authentic 1,500-year-old Byzantine
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Antique Byzantine Cross Set with 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Aquamarine Roman Cross
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Ancient Authentic 1,500-year-old Byzantine
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Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Red Sapphire (#4)
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Byzantine Anique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Blue Sapphire (#9)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Blue Sapphire Gemstone(#2)
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Byzantine Gold Medallion of the Cross of Saint Cuthbert, 6th-7th Century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
similar medallion please see Metropolitan Museum of Art, Byzantine Gold Necklace with Pendant Cross, Gift
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Divine Byzantine Modern 18K Yellow Gold Cross Adorned with Sapphires
Located in London, GB
and Rubies"
This special, unique cross is a true work of art, combining the ancient beauty of a
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Ancient Roman Bronze Cross 22 Karat Gold Pendant Tanzanite Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Byzantine Era Roman bronze cross pendant with contemporary added 22k yellow gold
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Lalaounis Medieval High Karat Gold Cross
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. With its daring size, rich color, and Byzantine
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Gilded metal 'mask' brooch, Maison Goossens, 1990s, France.
By Goossens Paris
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
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Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold (#12)
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Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Blue Sapphire(#14)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Aquamarine Gemstone(#1)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Yellow Sapphire (#3)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Red Sapphire Gemstone(#15)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Blue Sapphire (#6)
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Ancient Byzantine Cross - Bronze Diamond Gold
By Katherine Jetter
Located in Albuquerque, NM
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Ancient Byzantine Cross For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the ancient byzantine cross you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and bronze. You can easily find a 3 antique edition and 16 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect ancient byzantine cross may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic ancient byzantine cross over the years, but those made by Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer, Vicki Orr and Vicki Orr Designs are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at an ancient byzantine cross featuring sapphire from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and bead cut versions available here, too. Finding an ancient byzantine cross for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Ancient Byzantine Cross?
The price for an ancient byzantine cross starts at $800 and tops out at $16,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,175.
Finding the Right pendant-necklaces for You
Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.
The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.
Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.
Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.
On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.
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