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How many different crosses are there?
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There are many different crosses, as many different cultures have interpreted the cross. However, most crosses can be described as one of four types. The Greek cross features four arms, all the same length. The Latin cross features four arms, but the bottom-pointing arm is longer than the other three. The St. Anthony’s cross, which features two side arms and a bottom arm, but not top arm, and the crux decussata, which looks like the letter x. Shop an array of crosses from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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Medieval Cross Ring – Diamonds & Pink Sapphires 22K Gold & Silver
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
: 7 (resizable)
- Design: Medieval cross motif
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Category
2010s American Artisan Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Massive Jewelled Medieval Cross Pendant Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage massive antiqued copper tone necklace featuring a massive Medieval
Category
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Stone Paris by Marie Poniatowski Diamond Cross Necklace Blood Diamond Collection
By Stone Paris
Located in North Miami, FL
Poniatowski. This necklace features a medieval-inspired dagger-shaped cross set with 6 sparkling diamonds
Category
2010s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cross Potent Medieval AE Bronze Coin Pendant w/ 18K gold trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Medieval AE bronze coin from the reign of Hetoum I of Armenia, circa 1226-1270 AD. On the obverse
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Pendant Necklaces
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18k Gold, Bronze
Antique Byzantine Style Sterling Silver Amethyst Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique sterling silver Byzantine style hand crafted organically shaped cross pendant with a
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Antique 19th Century European Medieval Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid Century European 1.20 Carat Emerald Religious Cross
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage European religiois cross pendant with emerald.
This piece is carefully enamelled and
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2010s European Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel