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Ancient Gold Cross

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Cross Pendant
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Cross Pendant

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Cross Pendant

$1,490

H 0.16 in W 1.26 in L 1.45 in

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ancient Coin Cross Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This vintage pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features ancient coins arranged in a cross

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Byzantine 8th Century Bronze Cross Emeralds Sterling/18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Byzantine 8th Century Bronze Cross Emeralds Sterling/18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Byzantine 8th Century Bronze Cross Emeralds Sterling/18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

An authentic LARGE (45 x 68 mm) Byzantine bronze reliquery cross from the 8th to 9th century is set

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Ancient Bronze Cross, 22 Karat Gold and Pink Rhodonite Beaded Pendant Necklace
Ancient Bronze Cross, 22 Karat Gold and Pink Rhodonite Beaded Pendant Necklace

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

Materials

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Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold

Sacchi Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold

By Sacchi Gioielli

Located in Rome, IT

Ancient Roman Coin Crossed Rope Ring in Satin Yellow Gold, from Sacchi’s "Rome" Collection, hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century
Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century

Located in New York, NY

Fine engraved double-sided Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, 9th-12th Century AD Excellent

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Bright Iridescent Roman Glass Cross in 21K (pendant only)
Bright Iridescent Roman Glass Cross in 21K (pendant only)

Bright Iridescent Roman Glass Cross in 21K (pendant only)

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning Roman Glass Cross with a fixed bale set in 21K gold. This ancient Roman cross is set in

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

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Ancient Byzantine Cross - Bronze Diamond Gold
Ancient Byzantine Cross - Bronze Diamond Gold

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze

Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald and Amethyst
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald and Amethyst

Ancient Byzantine Gold Cross with Emerald and Amethyst

Located in Stamford, CT

openwork cross suspends three teardrop amethyst stones and is centered with a conical emerald. Enlarge the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, 22k Gold

Authentic Ancient Byzantine Era Roman Bronze Cross 22 Karat Gold Pendant
Authentic Ancient Byzantine Era Roman Bronze Cross 22 Karat Gold Pendant

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Ancient Gold Byzantine and Garnet Cross
Ancient Gold Byzantine and Garnet Cross

Ancient Gold Byzantine and Garnet Cross

Located in Stamford, CT

A magnificent gold ridged cross comprising pyramidal arms formed from four wire coils and

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold

Authentic Ancient Byzantine Era Roman Bronze Cross 22k Gold Pendant Necklace
Authentic Ancient Byzantine Era Roman Bronze Cross 22k Gold Pendant Necklace

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Ancient Roman Bronze Cross 22 Karat Gold Pendant Tanzanite Beaded Necklace
Ancient Roman Bronze Cross 22 Karat Gold Pendant Tanzanite Beaded Necklace

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Ancient Bronze Byzantine Cross, Roman Coin and Key Leather Necklace
Ancient Bronze Byzantine Cross, Roman Coin and Key Leather Necklace

Ancient Bronze Byzantine Cross, Roman Coin and Key Leather Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

Dark brown leather necklace featuring authentic ancient bronze Roman coin (Constantius II, 337-361

Category

2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold

Ancient Roman 30 A.D. Pontius Pilate Bronze Coin Gold Cross Pendant, Ford Estate
Ancient Roman 30 A.D. Pontius Pilate Bronze Coin Gold Cross Pendant, Ford Estate

Ancient Roman 30 A.D. Pontius Pilate Bronze Coin Gold Cross Pendant, Ford Estate

Located in New York, NY

Historically significant, the coin in this gold crucifix dates to the year most experts agree was

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Byzantine Era Bronze Cross Artisan Set into a Beautiful 21-Karat Gold Pendant
Byzantine Era Bronze Cross Artisan Set into a Beautiful 21-Karat Gold Pendant

Byzantine Era Bronze Cross Artisan Set into a Beautiful 21-Karat Gold Pendant

Located in Atlanta, GA

the 21-karat gold bezel. This ancient Byzantine cross of bronze has a rich, green patina and is set in

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Authentic Byzantine Era Roman Bronze Cross Made Necklace
Authentic Byzantine Era Roman Bronze Cross Made Necklace

Authentic Byzantine Era Roman Bronze Cross Made Necklace

Located in Atlanta, GA

the 22-karat gold bezel. This ancient Byzantine cross of bronze has a rich, dark patina and is set in

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

22k Gold, Bronze

Castellani Gold Granulated Filigree Diamond Cross Pendant
Castellani Gold Granulated Filigree Diamond Cross Pendant

Castellani Gold Granulated Filigree Diamond Cross Pendant

By Castellani

Located in Lambertville, NJ

well as by the ancient Etruscans. This 15k gold Castellani cross pendant featuring filigree design and

Category

20th Century British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Ancient Byzantine Cross - Bronze Diamond Gold
Ancient Byzantine Cross - Bronze Diamond Gold

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 seven stones 0.07ct cognac colored

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze

Ancient Byzantine Gold Earrings with Crosses
Ancient Byzantine Gold Earrings with Crosses

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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Byzantine Drop Earrings

Kingdom of Jerusalem Bronze Cross Gold Pendant Ancient Byzantine Crusader 1280AD
Kingdom of Jerusalem Bronze Cross Gold Pendant Ancient Byzantine Crusader 1280AD

Kingdom of Jerusalem Bronze Cross Gold Pendant Ancient Byzantine Crusader 1280AD

Located in Berlin, DE

color mix) to allow a daily use as a pendant. The ancient greenish cross and the contemporary made

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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Ancient Gold Cross For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact ancient gold cross you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 22k Gold and Bronze. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an ancient gold cross may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing ancient gold cross — no matter the origin — is easy, but Vicki Orr, Katherine Jetter and Sacchi Gioielli each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any ancient gold cross from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 2 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cushion cut alternatives. Most of our ancient gold cross for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ancient Gold Cross?

The price for an ancient gold cross starts at $1,200 and tops out at $11,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,875.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.