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How many different crosses are there?

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How many different crosses are there?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Dimos 18k Gold Medieval Cross with Black and White Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
A medieval cross hosts the todays cross of Christianity. A united symbol that brings out 2 worlds
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Antique Mid-19th Century Greek Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

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
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

French Medieval Gothic Hand Forged Iron Village Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron cross that once stood in the centre of a Provençal village. France, circa
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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Medieval Carnelian Intaglio Gold Lion Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval lion intaglio ring. Set centrally with an oval cabochon carnelian intaglio engraved with a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Medieval Ring of St Luke, circa 12th Century
Located in London, GB
and cross, the flat shank composed of a mirrored pair of outstretched finely carved openwork beasts
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Band Rings

Massive Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A cast-bronze Byzantine reliquary cross pendant with two cruciform plaques that open for relic or
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

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