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Ruby Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional emerald cut ruby cross with diamonds set in platinum. 1.25cts of rubies. Four diamonds
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Early 1900s American Antique Cross Necklace

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Ruby, Diamond

Magnificent Edwardian Diamond Platinum Cross Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
As good as it gets! A treasure from the early 19th century, this Edwardian cross is a museum
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Early 19th Century British Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Renaissance Revival Polychrome Enamel, Pearl 14K Gold Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Revival cross necklace. 19th Century A rare find- a polychrome enamelled double sided gold cross with the
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19th Century European Renaissance Antique Cross Necklace

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Gutta Percha Cross Necklace with Graduated Link Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
are fanned or scalloped. Cross measures 3 1/2" high x 2 1/2" wide x 3/16" thick. Necklace is 20 1/2
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

19th Century Hudson Bay Silver Trade Bead Cross Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
: 19th Century ORIGIN: Hudson Bay SIZE: Cross 5 1/2" x 3 1/2", Bead Necklace 24" Hudson Bay, Jewelry
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19th Century American Native American Antique Cross Necklace

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Silver

Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamond = 12.50 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) Circa 1700 Made in russia Metal = Gold, Silver Pendant Dimensions: 64 x 48 mm
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18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Russian Antique Cross Necklace Diamonds 12.50 Carats Circa 1700’s
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Diamond = 12.50 Carats (Cut: Round, Color: F-G, Clarity: VS) Circa 1700 Made in russia Metal = Gold, Silver Pendant Dimensions: 64 x 48 mm
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18th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Cross necklace. Mediterranean coral from Sciacca, England 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A thin and long necklace constructed from fragments of Sciacca (Sicily) coral perforated in an
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Late 19th Century English Antique Cross Necklace

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Coral, Gold

Platinum and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage platinum cross necklace pendant with graduated diamonds for a total of 2 karats / Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum and Diamond Cross Pendant
Platinum and Diamond Cross Pendant
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W 1.58 in L 2.37 in
18 Karat Rose Gold Enamel and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage cross necklace pendant of 18 karat rose gold with blue enamel and diamonds for a total of 3
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Monumental Jeweled 7 Inch Bishop Cross And Heart Necklace 46 Inch Silver Chain
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent Museum Quality Antique Jeweled Orthodox Bishop Cross Necklace. The
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19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique Cross Necklace

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Silver

Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
as 15k gold. This impressive antique cross necklace is supplied with an independent gemstone grading
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Agate, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
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H 0.72 in W 2.3 in Dm 0.72 in L 18 in
Antique Black Onyx and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, circa 1850
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ring fastening. This onyx and diamond cross pendant necklace has been independently tested using state
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1850s Unknown Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Necklace with Cross S Links
Located in Darnestown, MD
Choker necklace of 14 karat gold with crossed S links. The large clasp has the inscribed initials
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Early 20th Century American Retro Antique Cross Necklace

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14k Gold

Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Highlighted by polychrome cloisonné enamel, this 19th century Latin cross pendant is intricately
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1870s Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Vulcanite Cross and chain necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique Victorian Vulcanite Cross and chain necklace. The necklace
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

Early Victorian Amethyst Maltese Cross Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
some pink tones. The necklace has a tongue clasp. The necklace is 14 inches long. The maltese cross
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1860s Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Amethyst, 14k Gold

Antique Silesian Wirework Cross and Chain Necklace C1830
Located in Hummelstown, PA
wire woven into a mesh. Necklace measures 15 3/4" long with a 2 1/8" drop. The cross measures 1 1/8
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Early 19th Century German Antique Cross Necklace

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Berlin Iron

.25 Carat Diamond White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1925-1930 18k white gold cross with excellent detailing, 17 rose cut diamonds and one
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Early 20th Century Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

James Avery 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage James Avery 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace- This lovely cross pendant is
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Early 20th Century Antique Cross Necklace

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Yellow Gold

Cross Diamonds Aquamarine 9 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
The beauty of tradition and the richness of detail converge in this splendid cross pendant from the
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Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Victorian Agate Cross Pendant, circa 1890
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An unusual and beautiful cross in a rather assertive size, measuring 2.25 inches long, by 1.5
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1890s Antique Cross Necklace

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Agate, Yellow Gold

Antique Gilt Silver & Enamel Decorated Openwork Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Antique cross pendant features an open work stylized floral design decorated with
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1880s American Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Silver, Enamel

Victorian Purple Amethyst Pearl Cross Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Amethyst and pearl Victorian 1890's cross shape pendant necklace. Natural amethyst and natural
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Late 19th Century Antique Cross Necklace

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling SIlver Cross Pendant Necklace on Bead Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Sterling SIlver Cross Pendant Necklace on Bead Chain Metal: Sterling silver 925
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Cross Necklace

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gold and Garnet Vintage Statement Cross Pendant and Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Gold and Garnet Vintage Statement Cross Pendant and Necklace Simply Beautiful! The Cross
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Cross Necklace

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 15kt / Sterling Table Cut Diamond Cross 3ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
An unusual and beautiful Table Cut diamond cross from the Georgian (ca1790s) era! Crafted in 15kt
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1750s English Georgian Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Large Antique Banded Agate and Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Victorian period agate and gold cross pendant, the polished banded agate crucifix
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1880s Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Quartz Cross Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
A large piece of Quartz capped in 14K gold. It measures 2.16 in x 1.61 in. A stunning early piece of jewelry. Please be sure to check our storefront for more jewelry as well as our h...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Quartz, 14k Gold

Natural Fine Purple Amethyst and Seed Pearl Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Denver, CO
This large antique cross fashioned from 14kt yellow gold is set with a stunning natural fine purple
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Foiled Amethyst Rivière Necklace with Detachable Maltese Cross
Located in New York, NY
amethysts, suspending a detachable gold and amethyst maltese cross pendant, in 14k. Dimensions: necklace 15
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1830s Georgian Antique Cross Necklace

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Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian Cannetille Gold Snake Necklace with Amethyst and Emerald Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille snake necklace, with an amethyst and emerald cross pendant; with the snake
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1830s Georgian Antique Cross Necklace

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Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Pearl and Diamond Cross Rosary Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
The necklace is 32" around, with a 6" drop Smallest pearls measure 3mm, with one large center
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Ladies Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Old Cuts Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
single strand matinee diamond necklace. Clasp is 18K White Gold Engraved with "750". Pre-owned in
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Antique Cross Necklace

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Silver, Bronze

Antique diamond cross
Located in Malmö, SE
Edwardian diamond cross. Measures 6.5 x 4.2cm. Center stone is approx. 0.5ct rest approx. 3ct in
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique diamond cross
Antique diamond cross
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W 1.58 in L 2.56 in
Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Milano, MI
Cross pendant created at the beginning of the XX century. A goldsmithing masterpiece, it owes its
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Cross Necklace

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Enamel Cross Pendant
Enamel Cross Pendant
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W 0.75 in L 1.46 in
Victorian 24.50 Carats Amethyst Pearl 14 Kt Yellow Gold Cross Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a cross pendant comprised of mixed emerald cut amethysts with a diamond shaped amethyst
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1890s Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Cross
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1830s-1840s, 18k, France. This nineteenth-century Gothic revival cross was styled to speak
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1830s French Gothic Revival Antique Cross Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Cross
Antique French Cross
H 3.38 in W 2.5 in
French Antique Gold and Old Mine Diamond Cross Pendant with Enamel Accents
Located in New York, NY
An antique mid-19th century gold and diamond cross pendant, the openwork cross set with old mine
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1860s French Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Large French Jet Cross Pendant and Black Glass Bead Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Art Deco large french jet cross pendant, with a black glass bead chain necklace. The beautiful
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Early 20th Century Antique Cross Necklace

Victorian 0.95 CTW Old Mine Diamond Silver 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.5 mm cable link white gold chain suspending a stylized silver-topped cross pendant
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1880s Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Cabochon Sapphire Cross Pendant
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique English cabochon sapphire cross pendant, circa 1900. This antique cross pendant is crafted
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Cross, France
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, France. This French Deco cross is chic and elegantly geometric. Beautifully made
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Cross Necklace

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Cross, France
Art Deco Cross, France
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H 2.13 in W 1.13 in
15ct Gold Antique Cross
Located in London, GB
15ct Gold Antique Cross with hand engraved foliage style design decoration Circa 1845 - mid
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Cross Necklace

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Gold, 15k Gold

15ct Gold Antique Cross
15ct Gold Antique Cross
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W 0.79 in L 1.38 in
Marvelous antique Flemish cross - Georgian rose cut diamond cross - 1714-1830
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Georgian cross pendant. This beautiful royal cross was most likely made
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

84 Silver Russia Crosses
Located in Orimattila, FI
84 Silver Russia crosses Stamps in every cross
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Cross Necklace

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Silver

Art Nouveau Gold Cross
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Nouveau Gold Cross handcrafted in 14k gold from the early 20th Century. Square cut
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Cross Necklace

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14k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold Cross
Art Nouveau Gold Cross
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W 1.5 in L 2.5 in
Vintage 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
around the 1930s or 1940s. This cameo depicts a Spanish woman, wearing a mantilla comb and veil, cross
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Early 20th Century Romantic Antique Cross Necklace

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18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant
Vintage 18k Gold Carved Shell Cameo Pendant
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H 1.26 in W 0.99 in L 1.26 in
Antique 18th Century Old Cut Rose Diamond Cross St. Andrews Cross Pendant Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful and original silver cross was handcrafted in the second half of the 18th century, in
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1770s French Antique Cross Necklace

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Diamond, Silver

18ct 750 Gold antique Cross
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique Victorian Cross 18ct Gold with decorative foliage decoration all over the cross
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1870s European Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold

18ct 750 Gold antique Cross
18ct 750 Gold antique Cross
W 0.52 in L 1.19 in
Antique Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Large cross in open work style centered with 5 old mine cut diaminds and a natural pearl
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1910s Antique Cross Necklace

Antique Gold Russian Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian cross pendant in 14k yellow gold ingraved on back (spaci sokrani) or save and
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Early 1900s Antique Cross Necklace

Antique Gold Russian Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large russian 14k gold cross pendant with engraved detailed work on front written on the
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Early 1900s Antique Cross Necklace

Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing, think of it, how this tortoise shell cross is carved with circles cut away and even the
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY GOLDSTONE CROSS
Located in New York, NY
This antique goldstone cross was made in the 19th century, but it has a decidedly modern appeal
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19th Century Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY GOLDSTONE CROSS
ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY GOLDSTONE CROSS
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W 0.79 in L 1.38 in
18ct Gold Modernist Design Cross
Located in London, GB
Stunning Late Mid Century 1970s 18ct Gold Modernist Cross with beautiful textural front French
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Late 19th Century European Modernist Antique Cross Necklace

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18k Gold, Gold

18ct Gold Modernist Design Cross
18ct Gold Modernist Design Cross
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Dm 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Antique Ename Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold cross with blue hand painted enamel 4cm lenght pendant was made in moscow
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Early 1900s Antique Cross Necklace

Antique Platinum Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning antique Art Deco diamond cross pendant of immaculate workmanship is crafted in solid
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Cross Necklace

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White Diamond, Platinum

Austro Hungarian Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large, attractive Austro Hungarian Enamel Cross Pendant from the mid 19th Century set in silver
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1860s Hungarian High Victorian Antique Cross Necklace

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Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel

Austro Hungarian Enamel Cross Pendant
Austro Hungarian Enamel Cross Pendant
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W 2.25 in L 4 in
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Antique Cross Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique cross necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for an antique cross necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An antique cross necklace from Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Fabio Ferrara and Fabergé — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique cross necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 196 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique cross necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Cross Necklace?

The price for an antique cross necklace starts at $108 and tops out at $220,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,790.

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. 

Questions About Antique Cross Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A necklace with a cross is simply called a necklace with a cross or a “cross necklace.” This refers to any necklace that features a Christian cross or crucifix (and is considered emblematic of a commitment to Christianity). Shop a range of antique and vintage cross necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A necklace with a cross on it typically means that the person wearing it is a Christian. The cross represents the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and wearing one is traditionally a symbol of religious faith. However, some people wear vintage and antique cross jewelry only as a fashion statement. Find a wide variety of cross necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Whether it's good to wear a cross necklace is a matter of personal opinion. However, many people do wear them to symbolize their religious faith because the cross is a symbol of Christianity. Others just find the shape visually appealing. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cross necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Yes, it is generally okay to wear a necklace with a cross on it. To many people, the cross is a symbol of Christian faith, and they may choose to wear a pendant shaped like one to represent their religious beliefs. However, cross necklaces can also be secular, with some individuals wearing them simply because they like their appearance. Find a variety of cross necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What a wooden cross necklace means is open to interpretation. However, many people associate the style with Christianity. Jesus Christ was crucified on a wooden cross, so Christians may wear necklaces that feature a wooden cross-shaped pendant as a reminder of his sacrifice. Remember that cross necklaces can also be secular, with some people choosing to wear them simply because they like how they look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cross necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    What size cross necklace is best for a man is a matter of personal taste. If you want a subtle look, consider pendants that are 1 inch tall or less and chains that are 18 to 20 inches in length. Larger pendants and longer chains will stand out more. Shop an assortment of cross necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.