Ancient Byzantine Cross
Byzantine Cross Roman Bangle Cross Sterling Silver 925 and Bronze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of
Ancient Byzantine Cross hand set in a Bangle
The Bangle is hand made in Italy
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Early 2000s Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze
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
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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
Materials
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
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
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
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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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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
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
Category
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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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
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Quartz, Gold, Silver, Copper
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W 2.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 16.5 in
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Van Cleef and Arpels No Heat Oval-Cut Ruby 18k Yellow Gold GRS Certified Ring
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Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
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Bulgari Diamond Ruby Gold Serpenti Necklace
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Victorian Diamond 14k Gold Drop Stud Earrings, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
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Antique Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A very pretty antique Belle Époque diamond swag necklace dating to about 1910. This necklace has jack knife platinum sections that suspend half moons secretions of diamonds and diamo...
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Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Heart Crystals Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
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Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Gripoix Sapphire Emerald Ruby Heart Whole Shining Crystals Pendant Necklace, Gold Tone
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Georgian Stuart Crystal Ring in Crystal Gold and Enamel
Located in Stamford, CT
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Angela Cummings 1984 New York Bold Wired Bangle Cuff Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Bangle cuff designed by Angela Cummings.
An oversized and unusual bangle cuff designed by cummings at her studio in New York city, back in the 1984. It was crafted in solid .925/100...
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Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD.
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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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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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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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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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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)
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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
through to her death. Together, they created ’Byzantine’ jewels, celebrated for its crosses, and cruxiform
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Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold (#12)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Aquamarine Gemstone(#1)
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Byzantine Antique Style Cross 18 Karat Gold & Blue Sapphire(#14)
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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)
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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
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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 Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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