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14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24850
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24850

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24850

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- This 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant features a classic and

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Stunning Roman Glass Cross in 21K
A Stunning Roman Glass Cross in 21K

A Stunning Roman Glass Cross in 21K

Located in Atlanta, GA

An ancient Roman Glass Cross Pendant trimmed with 21 karat gold. The camera just doesn't capture

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant - 14k Faith
Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant - 14k Faith

Yellow Gold Celtic Cross Pendant - 14k Faith

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Celtic Cross, Faith Measurements Tall (from stationary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

22k Gold Infinity Cross Pendant Necklace
22k Gold Infinity Cross Pendant Necklace

22k Gold Infinity Cross Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

22k gold infinity cross is your perfect modern every day cross that makes a statement! Comes on an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

French 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
French 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

French 18K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a cross with three layers. The base layer

Category

Vintage 1950s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Cross Duo Pendant - 14k Faith
Yellow Gold Cross Duo Pendant - 14k Faith

Yellow Gold Cross Duo Pendant - 14k Faith

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Theme: Cross Duo, Faith Measurements Tall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Cross Pearl Necklace, 18K Gold
Diamond Cross Pearl Necklace, 18K Gold

Diamond Cross Pearl Necklace, 18K Gold

By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery

Located in Nicosia, CY

Our version of a classic diamond cross, is made with 18Karat Yellow Gold and set with natural

Category

2010s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Avon Gold Cross With Center Red Cabachon
Avon Gold Cross With Center Red Cabachon

Avon Gold Cross With Center Red Cabachon

By Avon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful gold cross necklace with enamel inlays is a great piece to either layer with your

Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Handmade Rose Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Handmade Rose Gold Diamond Cross Pendant

Handmade Rose Gold Diamond Cross Pendant

By H & H Jewels

Located in Miami, FL

Admire the beauty of this Rose Gold Diamond Cross Pendant! Crafted in 18kt rose gold, it's adorned

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Cross White Gold Pendant Necklace
Diamond Cross White Gold Pendant Necklace

Diamond Cross White Gold Pendant Necklace

By Belfiore Jewelry

Located in Great Neck, NY

Diamond cross pendant set in 14k white gold. The carat weight is 1.43. The stones are set in a

Category

2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3D Cross Pendant #17437
14K Yellow Gold 3D Cross Pendant #17437

14K Yellow Gold 3D Cross Pendant #17437

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold 3D Cross Pendant  Elegant cross pendant in 3D 14K yellow gold. Hallmark: 14K D

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cross Design Diamond Pendant: Solid 14k Gold
Cross Design Diamond Pendant: Solid 14k Gold

Cross Design Diamond Pendant: Solid 14k Gold

Located in Columbus, OH

Expertly crafted in solid 14k gold, this cross design diamond pendant radiates timeless elegance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique early imperial russian era 14k yellow large gold cross pendant in engraved detailed work

Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

Yellow Gold Holy Cross Pendant - 14k Faith
Yellow Gold Holy Cross Pendant - 14k Faith

Yellow Gold Holy Cross Pendant - 14k Faith

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Holy Cross, Faith Measurements Tall (from stationary bail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hervé Van Der Straeten Cross Pendant
Hervé Van Der Straeten Cross Pendant

Hervé Van Der Straeten Cross Pendant

By Herve Van Der Straeten

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hervé Van Der Straeten - Cross pendant in gold-plated metal and Murano glass pearls. Additional

Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Yellow Gold Textured Cross Pendant - 14k Faith
Yellow Gold Textured Cross Pendant - 14k Faith

Yellow Gold Textured Cross Pendant - 14k Faith

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Theme: Cross, Faith Features: Etched Detailing Measurements Tall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cross Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Cross Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold

Cross Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Bloomington, MN

Cross Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold This pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beaded Turquoise Necklace with Three Crosses
Beaded Turquoise Necklace with Three Crosses

Beaded Turquoise Necklace with Three Crosses

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Turquoise beaded cross necklace. Featuring one large sterling wrapped cross pendant attached to

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Wood Cross Pendant Sterling Silver 925
Vintage Wood Cross Pendant Sterling Silver 925

Vintage Wood Cross Pendant Sterling Silver 925

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Large and Unique cross as new condition Real Wood ! set in Sterling Silver 925 Approx

Category

Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

18KT White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
18KT White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant

18KT White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite necklace features an 18KT white gold diamond cross pendant set with a total of 0.06

Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique  Russian Enamel Gold Cross Pendant
Antique  Russian Enamel Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Russian Enamel Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold russian enamel cross pendant in colourful enamel hand paint with total cross lengh

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

14k Yellow Gold Chain and Cross
14k Yellow Gold Chain and Cross

14k Yellow Gold Chain and Cross

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Necklace This gorgeous yellow gold chain is paired with a

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Antique 1880s Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique russian 14k gold cross pendant engraved on back (spasi sokhrani) or save and protect cross

Category

Antique 1880s Pendant Necklaces

1980s Silver Cross Multi Stone Necklace
1980s Silver Cross Multi Stone Necklace

1980s Silver Cross Multi Stone Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This 1980s silver plated cross pendent is going to become your next go to pendent necklace! A large

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

14kt Gold Cross Diamond Pendant 14kt
14kt Gold Cross Diamond Pendant 14kt

14kt Gold Cross Diamond Pendant 14kt

Located in New York, NY

Midsize Gold cross pendant .05ct diamond H-color Vs-2 clarity 14kt. Yellow gold. 4.8grams

Category

2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Amethyst Cross Necklace Channel Set
14K Gold Amethyst Cross Necklace Channel Set

14K Gold Amethyst Cross Necklace Channel Set

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning 14K gold Cross with 6 channel set amethyst stones, Approximately 8.5 Carats. Cross

Category

Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Gold 1960s Cross Pendent
14k Solid Gold 1960s Cross Pendent

14k Solid Gold 1960s Cross Pendent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the exquisite 14K Solid Gold 1960s Cross Pendant, a timeless and elegant piece that

Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique Russian Enamel Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Russian Enamel Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Russian Enamel Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique enamel 14k gold cross pendant made during the imperial russian 1904/1907s 4cm lenght

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Cross Pendant
Vintage Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Cross Pendant

Vintage Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Cross Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This striking pendant is crafted in yellow gold. The cross features a vibrant jade stone

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cross pendant by Navajo silversmith Tim Yazzie. Cross having

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cross pendant by Navajo silversmith Tim Yazzie. Cross having

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Enamel Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Enamel Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Enamel Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold russian cross pendant in black and blue enamel with total lengh of 4cm cross was

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo turquoise and sterling silver cross pendant by Navajo silversmith Tim Yazzie. Cross having

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian diamond cross pendant, circa 1880.
Victorian diamond cross pendant, circa 1880.

Victorian diamond cross pendant, circa 1880.

Located in London, GB

Victorian diamond cross pendant. Set with eleven cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back grain

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamal Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Enamal Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Enamal Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique russian cross in 14k gold hand anamel painted on front with jesus crist in colurful

Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Satin Cross
Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Satin Cross

Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Satin Cross

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Satin Cross is a beautifully crafted and symbolic piece of religious

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Chain with Cross
14K White Gold Chain with Cross

14K White Gold Chain with Cross

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K White Gold Chain With Cross This white gold chain features a 14K white gold cross pendant with

Category

20th Century Turkish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Etched Cross Pendant - 10k Faith
Yellow Gold Etched Cross Pendant - 10k Faith

Yellow Gold Etched Cross Pendant - 10k Faith

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Theme: Cross, Faith Features: Etched Detailing Measurements Tall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Antique Enamel Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Antique Enamel Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique Russian cross pendant coloured with hand paint light blue enamel in 14k gold made in moscow

Category

Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14k white gold diamond cross, containing 119 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing

Category

2010s American Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sterling Silver Antique Diamond Cross Necklace
Sterling Silver Antique Diamond Cross Necklace

Sterling Silver Antique Diamond Cross Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: sterling silver Diamond: 39 round cut = 0.35cttw Dimensions: necklace measures approximately 32-inches in length Weight: 3.58 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Necklace
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Necklace

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K yellow gold Dimension: necklace measures 19-inches in length Weight: 1.90 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Baltic Amber Cross Pendant
Vintage 14k Gold Baltic Amber Cross Pendant

Vintage 14k Gold Baltic Amber Cross Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage 14k gold cross pendant features a solid piece of honey Baltic amber with natural

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, 14k Gold

Diamond cross pendant modern 14KT gold
Diamond cross pendant modern 14KT gold

Diamond cross pendant modern 14KT gold

Located in Jupiter, FL

Modern diamond pendant necklace, religious with a cross! GOLD: 14KT gold Grams:5.85 Natural

Category

Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Small Garnet Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Small Garnet Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Small Garnet Yellow Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Sweet 18k yellow gold cross featuring 10 prong set faceted garnets. Tests 18k with acid and gun

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.03ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cross Necklace
0.03ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cross Necklace

0.03ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cross Necklace

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This petite diamond cross necklace is a refined touch of sparkle. A 0.03-carat round brilliant cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Textured Cross Pendant #23853
14K Yellow Gold Textured Cross Pendant #23853

14K Yellow Gold Textured Cross Pendant #23853

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Textured Cross Pendant A striking 14k yellow gold cross pendant, crafted with

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1850s Imperial Russian Gold Cross Pendant
Antique 1850s Imperial Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Antique 1850s Imperial Russian Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold cross in engraved details pendant made in st petersburg 1850s 3.5 cm lenght hall

Category

Antique 1850s Pendant Necklaces

Cross-Style Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pendant
Cross-Style Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pendant

Cross-Style Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A cross designed pendant featuring 8 large diamonds and a single pink sapphire in its center. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1951 9ct Gold Christian Cross Necklace
Vintage 1951 9ct Gold Christian Cross Necklace

Vintage 1951 9ct Gold Christian Cross Necklace

Located in London, GB

The cross has long been worn by Christians to symbolise the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus

Category

Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

3.40 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Cross Pendant
3.40 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Cross Pendant

3.40 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Cross Pendant

Located in New Delhi, Delhi

BREATHTAKING 3.40 CARAT F/VS1 CUSHION AND ROUND BRILLIANT-CUT NATURAL DIAMOND CROSS PENDANT IN 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1990s Cross Pendent Adjustable Chord Necklace
1990s Cross Pendent Adjustable Chord Necklace

1990s Cross Pendent Adjustable Chord Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the 1990s Cross Pendant Adjustable Cord Necklace – a versatile and unique piece that

Category

1990s American Pendant Necklaces

Fancy Silver Cross Kristina Synthetic Sapphire
Fancy Silver Cross Kristina Synthetic Sapphire

Fancy Silver Cross Kristina Synthetic Sapphire

By Natkina

Located in Genève, GE

Cross Necklace ・ You've got options: Available in white or yellow gold plate ・ The basics: Rhodium

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24034
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24034

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant #24034

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant- This 14 karat yellow gold cross pendant features a classic

Category

20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Spanish Cross 18kt Yellow Gold
Modern Spanish Cross 18kt Yellow Gold

Modern Spanish Cross 18kt Yellow Gold

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

Beautiful 18kt yellow gold cross from Spain. This pendant is worked with the relief technique

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.06ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cross Necklace
0.06ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cross Necklace

0.06ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cross Necklace

By Mark Broumand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant necklace features a 0.06-carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cross Pendant, merging

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #23952
14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #23952

14K White Gold Diamond Cross Pendant #23952

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K White Gold and Diamond Cross Pendant- This sleek 14K white gold cross pendant features one

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Cross Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of cross necklaces for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 1148 vintage versions or 1228 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of cross necklaces includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but LB Exclusive, Tiffany & Co. and Georgios Collections Inc produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 1348 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut cross necklaces and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of cross necklaces for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Cross Necklaces?

Prices for cross necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $85 and can go as high as $1,565,000, while cross necklaces, on average, fetch $2,237.

Finding the Right Pendant Necklaces for You

Whether you’re layering multiple jewelry pieces or opting for a single strand, vintage pendant necklaces are versatile accessories that can elevate your casual wear as easily as they can add a creative flourish to your formal attire.

The earliest jewelry was less about accessorizing than it was about wearers arming themselves with amulets. In Ancient Egypt, some amulets featured a loop so that they could be strung around one’s neck. While rubies have long been one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money, members of some ancient civilizations valued the stones from the get-go, donning ruby pendants as well as other stones with the belief that these adornments would bring protection, healing powers or strength. Today, we still wear our charm bracelets and charm pendants around our necks for good luck.

Later, pendant necklaces, like most fine jewelry, were worn strictly by royalty or the upper class and conferred wealth and prestige. This changed over time, thankfully, as wearing jewelry became more widespread, a democratized means of personal expression.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, pendant necklaces evolved from their status as spiritual amulets, but the jewels still carried deep personal significance. Victorian pendants, in particular, were part of the “mourning jewelry” tradition. Wearers would embed their pendants with locks of hair from a deceased loved one as a way of grieving in the wake of a loss. In the case of cameo jewelry, some pendants were even decorated with miniature hand-carved portraits in a detailed raised relief. Today, portraiture is still a characteristic of many of the hand-carved pendant necklaces offered by Italian jewelry house Scala Gioielli.

Luxury fine jewelry brands such as Cartier, BVLGARI and David Yurman offer their own unique interpretations of the cherished accessory, embellishing platinum or gold pendant necklaces with diamonds, sapphires and other stones.

On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage pendant necklaces and other necklaces today.

Questions About Cross Necklaces
  • 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.

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