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Jerusalem Cross Pendant

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

$1,800 / item

H 0.91 in W 0.63 in Dm 0.63 in L 16 in

Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

By I. Reiss

Located in Great Neck, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte-Finished 16mm Jerusalem Cross Pendant, Centered with 0.10

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

$2,100 / item

H 0.7 in W 0.5 in Dm 0.5 in L 16 in

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

By I. Reiss

Located in Great Neck, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished 13mm Jerusalem Cross Pendant, Engraved with the

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K White Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant
Hand-Crafted 14K White Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

Hand-Crafted 14K White Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

$2,700 / item

H 1 in W 0.7 in L 16 in

Hand-Crafted 14K White Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

By I. Reiss

Located in Great Neck, NY

14 Karat White Gold Hand-Crafted Matte-Finished 19mm Jerusalem Cross Pendant, Engraved with the

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold 0.16 ct. tw. Jerusalem Cross Pendant
14K Gold 0.16 ct. tw. Jerusalem Cross Pendant

14K Gold 0.16 ct. tw. Jerusalem Cross Pendant

$2,700 / item

W 0.63 in Dm 0.63 in L 0.93 in

14K Gold 0.16 ct. tw. Jerusalem Cross Pendant

By I. Reiss

Located in Great Neck, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte-Finished Jerusalem Cross Pendant, Engraved with the

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant with Widow's Mite Coin
14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant with Widow's Mite Coin

14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant with Widow's Mite Coin

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent 14K yellow gold Jerusalem cross pendant, intricately designed with textured details

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.10 ct. tw. Diamond Jerusalem Cross Necklace
Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.10 ct. tw. Diamond Jerusalem Cross Necklace

Hand-Crafted 14K Gold 0.10 ct. tw. Diamond Jerusalem Cross Necklace

By I. Reiss

Located in Great Neck, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Jerusalem Cross Pendant, Engraved with the

Category

2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Medallion Pendant
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Medallion Pendant

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Medallion Pendant

$2,000 / item

H 0.62 in W 0.62 in Dm 0.62 in L 16 in

Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Medallion Pendant

By I. Reiss

Located in Great Neck, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted 15mm Jerusalem Cross Medallion Pendant, Engraved with the

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Made in Jerusalem, 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bail Cross Necklace
Made in Jerusalem, 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bail Cross Necklace

Made in Jerusalem, 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bail Cross Necklace

By I. Reiss

Located in Troy, MI

This made in Jerusalem cross is beautifully crafted from solid 14 karat yellow gold with a unique

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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage 14ct Gold Heavy Jerusalem Cross Pendant Necklace Box Chain 585 19 Inch
Vintage 14ct Gold Heavy Jerusalem Cross Pendant Necklace Box Chain 585 19 Inch

Vintage 14ct Gold Heavy Jerusalem Cross Pendant Necklace Box Chain 585 19 Inch

Located in Camelford, GB

GOLD HEAVY SAPPHIRE SET JERUSALEM CROSS PENDANT NECKLACE PENDANT DESCRIPTION DETAILS Material: Solid

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Maltese Jerusalem Cross
Gold Maltese Jerusalem Cross

Gold Maltese Jerusalem Cross

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W 0.66 in L 0.66 in

Gold Maltese Jerusalem Cross

Located in New York, NY

Small intricate maltese cross. Set with four small crosses and engraved "JERUSALEM" across the

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Vintage 1940s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Sterling silver Jerusalem cross pendant, Victorian
Antique Sterling silver Jerusalem cross pendant, Victorian

Antique Sterling silver Jerusalem cross pendant, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

You can't help but be charmed by this rare and unusual antique Jerusalem Cross pendant. A scarcely

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 9k Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant, Engraved
Antique 9k Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant, Engraved

Antique 9k Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant, Engraved

Located in NEWARK, GB

This sweet antique, 9ct gold Jerusalem Cross pendant is truly unique being hand cut by master

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant
1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pendant in 14 karat yellow gold. Flat Jerusalem cross, decorated on one side with chasing on the

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Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant
Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Jerusalem cross in yellow gold, striated and chased on the main

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

900 Silver Jerusalem Crusaders Cross Pendant
900 Silver Jerusalem Crusaders Cross Pendant

900 Silver Jerusalem Crusaders Cross Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage sterling silver crusaders cross pendent. Beautifully ornate design on the front, etched

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Engraved “Jerusalem”
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Engraved “Jerusalem”

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Engraved “Jerusalem”

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: pendant measures 30 X 14mm Weight: 2.22

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cross of Jerusalem
14k Yellow Gold Cross of Jerusalem

14k Yellow Gold Cross of Jerusalem

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H 0.75 in W 0.75 in

14k Yellow Gold Cross of Jerusalem

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a small 14K yellow gold cross of Jerusalem.

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20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow/Rose Gold Cross of Jerusalem
14k Yellow/Rose Gold Cross of Jerusalem

14k Yellow/Rose Gold Cross of Jerusalem

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a small 14K yellow and rose gold cross of Jerusalem. In the back of the cross is engraved

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

1970s Sterling Silver Textured Cross Pendant
1970s Sterling Silver Textured Cross Pendant

1970s Sterling Silver Textured Cross Pendant

Located in Towson, MD

One sterling silver (stamped JERUSALEM 925) textured cross pendant measuring 2.5 inches long with

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20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jerusalem Cross Pendant in 14-karat Yellow Gold
Jerusalem Cross Pendant in 14-karat Yellow Gold

Jerusalem Cross Pendant in 14-karat Yellow Gold

Located in Woodstock, GA

Jerusalem Cross Pendant in 14-karat Yellow Gold Pendant in 14kyg with 16" chain. 7/16" The newest

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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB offers Sterling Jerusalem Cross pendant Venetian Tibetan trade beads necklace
LB offers Sterling Jerusalem Cross pendant Venetian Tibetan trade beads necklace

LB offers Sterling Jerusalem Cross pendant Venetian Tibetan trade beads necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a stunning Vintage, Sterling Silver Jerusalem cross with glass cabachons

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

900 Silver Jerusalem Crusaders Cross Pendant
900 Silver Jerusalem Crusaders Cross Pendant

900 Silver Jerusalem Crusaders Cross Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage sterling silver crusaders cross pendent. Beautifully ornate design on the front, etched

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross
14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross

14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross

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W 0.46 in L 0.59 in

14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Jerusalem Cross You'll love this beautiful yellow gold Jerusalem cross! Size

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cross of Jerusalem
14k Yellow Gold Cross of Jerusalem

14k Yellow Gold Cross of Jerusalem

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H 0.75 in W 0.75 in

14k Yellow Gold Cross of Jerusalem

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a small 14K yellow gold cross of Jerusalem.

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jerusalem Crusaders Cross Pendant Etruscan Revival in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Jerusalem Crusaders Cross Pendant Etruscan Revival in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Jerusalem Crusaders Cross Pendant Etruscan Revival in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Arnhem, NL

A vintage Jerusalem Crusaders Cross Pendant made of 14 karat yellow gold with a blue stone. The

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20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Jerusalem Cross Crucifix Ruby solid 9K Gold /10.6 gr
Antique Jerusalem Cross Crucifix Ruby solid 9K Gold /10.6 gr

Antique Jerusalem Cross Crucifix Ruby solid 9K Gold /10.6 gr

Located in SE

Antique European openwork Jerusalem crucifix pendant set with 9 Rubies. Exact origin unknown

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Vintage 1930s European Medieval Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 9k Gold

Jerusalem Cross 14k Gold Diamonds and Enamel Pendant
Jerusalem Cross 14k Gold Diamonds and Enamel Pendant

Jerusalem Cross 14k Gold Diamonds and Enamel Pendant

By Unbranded

Located in San Fernando, CA

Jerusalem cross symbolize the spread of THE WORD Of GOD from Jerusalem to the rest of the world

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

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

The pendant comes with an international Certificate of Authenticity. The Kingdom of Jerusalem

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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14 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl Cross with a Swiss Blue Topaz and Diamonds

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Exquisite Antique Georgian 3.7TCW Old Mine Cut Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cross

Located in New York, NY

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By VR Jewels

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Filigree Byzantine Cross Pendant with Enamel & Ruby in 22Kt Yellow Gold

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Antique Edwardian Engraved 14 Karat Gold Crucifix or Cross Pendant
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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant

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Imperial Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix Enamel Solid 56 / 14K Gold / 4.45 gr

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Jerusalem Cross Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact jerusalem cross pendant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Take a look at a jerusalem cross pendant featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a jerusalem cross pendant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Jerusalem Cross Pendant?

On average, a jerusalem cross pendant at 1stDibs sells for $900, while they’re typically $455 on the low end and $1,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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