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New 14K White Gold 1.70ctw Round Ruby & Diamond Cross Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an incredible cross pendant necklace that is newly crafted from solid 14k white gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.26ct Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Cross Necklace Pendant in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 1.26ct Ruby & Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace in 18K White Gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.52 Carat Ruby Cross Pendant with 0.3 Carats Natural Diamond in 18W ref1384
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this cross pendant, you'll find a dozen round rubies, totaling 1.52 carats. Rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.56 Carat Fine Burmese Ruby and 0.15 Carat Diamond Cross Pendant in 18W Ref2404
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of this stunning cross pendant lies a central round natural diamond, surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Natural 0.60 carat Ruby and 0.22 carat diamond pendant set in 18 Kt yellow gold. Gross Weight: 1.3
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Large Gold Cross Diamond Ruby Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here we have an extra-large gold cross. It is set with 2.00 carats of European cut diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Cross Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Our unique gold cross pendant blooms with a captivating flower design, where heart-shaped petals
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2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

3ct Natural Ruby Cross Diamond Pendant 18kt
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round Rubies & Diamond Cross. .20ct. Brilliant Round Cut Natural Diamond vs-2 clarity / H
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Estate
Located in Miami, FL
Cross Pendant Estate - crafted to perfection with 14K Yellow Gold and headlined by dazzling Rubies, plus
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white gold elegant cross pendant is from Timeless Collection. The cross is decorated by
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

.35ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Modern Cross Pendant 18kt
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round Rubies & Diamond Cross. .20ct. Brilliant Round Cut Natural Diamond si-1 clarity / H
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
mounted with 5 rubies surrounded by diamonds. This pendant will come with a rubber chain or a silver chain
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Cross Pendant Necklace with Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, American Cross
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
are listed below: Metal Quality: 10 karat White Gold Pendant Style: Cross Measurements of Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Ruby Diamond 22 Kt Diamond Cross Pendant 1770 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
This rare Georgian period cross pendant is 1770 ca 22 Kt solid gold, superb design artful made
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Antique 1770s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

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

18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
party. Ruby use 3.05 ct, Diamond 0.05 ct G VS ,the setting made in 18k White gold. This pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
flowers whose petals are set with rubies and the center with diamonds. The bail is located at the back of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
. Diamonds 0.58 ct Rubies 7.90 ct Total Weight 9.80 gr RF *GFIA Lenght Chain 40.5 cm Height Pendant 5.1 cm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Heart Ruby
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old world Italian craftmanship. Gemstones: Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Designer Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold Settings
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Designer ruby and diamond cross pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut ruby studded with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond & Ruby Pave Cross Pendant Necklace 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.46ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

20th Century Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
setting star of 5 rose- cut diamonds and in the center, of a cushion- cut ruby. Height : 3.5 cm, width
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20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Gold and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Ruby and Diamond Cross, Hand set with Rubies, approx. 4.30tcw and
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

Sapphire, Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Cross Pendant Necklalace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful cross pendant necklace in 9 kt rose gold and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ruby and Diamond Studded Cross Pendant in 18kt Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Ruby Cross Pendant in 18K Gold studded with round cut ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Cross, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An 18ct Cross with Rubies and Diamonds circa 1850 Single row of Calibré cut natural colour rubies
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby Diamond Cross, circa 1850
Victorian Ruby Diamond Cross, circa 1850
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W 2.01 in L 2.72 in
Natural Ruby & Diamond Two-Toned Gold Cross Unisex Pendant / Necklace 14K
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stunning natural ruby and diamond cross pendant. This magnificent piece features a petite round
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2010s North American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Cross, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An 18ct Cross with Rubies and Diamonds circa 1850 Single row of Calibré cut natural colour rubies
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby Diamond Cross, circa 1850
Victorian Ruby Diamond Cross, circa 1850
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W 2.01 in L 2.72 in
Large pearl and ruby pendant 14KT baroque pearl pendant cross
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Baroque natural pearl with ruby cross pendant, this piece is made with quality not glued but rather
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Marquise Cut Ruby Yellow Gold "Cross" Pendant
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Pendant has 1.60 Carats of Marquise Cut Rubies. This Pendant is available also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.99 Carat Ruby Diamond Pave Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.88ctw of round cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H
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21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Diamond & Ruby Cross Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
14k White Gold Diamond & Ruby Cross Pendent. Ruby: 2.08cts Diamond: 1.33cts Total Weight
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Floral Cross Pendant 10k Pear 1.20ctw Faith
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Synthetic Rubies Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Diamond and Ruby Cross Pendant
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Silver and Gold 18K Cross pendant crafted from sterling silver 925 and solid 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, Sterling...

18 Karat Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond and Burma Rubies Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This is a beautiful classic cross pendant. It is set in 18k Rose gold and one true antique old mine
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Set Gold Cross Pendant, French, Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
A faceted rubies and old cut diamond set gold cross pendant. French, late 18th century. Dimensions
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

3.68 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Cross
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Ruby and Diamond Cross. Emerald Cut Rubies and Diamond set in this beautiful and bold Cross
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

TJD 0.44 Carat Nat Ruby and Round Diamond 14K White Gold Religious Cross Pendant
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling and inspired, this diamond cross pendant is certain to be appreciated. The pendant is
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Cross pendant necklace
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
Presenting the TIMELESS Cross Necklace, skillfully crafted in 18Kt white gold with a weight of 5.60
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.67ct Natural Ruby Diamond Cross 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round Rubies & Diamond Cross. .30ct. Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Natural & Untreated Vs
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.67ct Natural Ruby Diamond Cross 14 Karat Gold
3.67ct Natural Ruby Diamond Cross 14 Karat Gold
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W 1.23 in L 0.87 in
Sapphire Ruby Emerald Cross GIA Certified Diamond 14kt
Located in New York, NY
, Ruby. GIA Certified: .38ct. Natural Diamond E-color Vs-1 clarity #2221452936 clean clarity
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Yellow Diamonds 0.15 ctw / Diamonds 0.50 ctw Cross: 19 x 24 mm Total Length: 32 mm *Chain not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
H 1.26 in W 0.75 in L 0.95 in
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Diamonds 0.60 ctw Cross: 19 x 24 mm Total Length: 32 mm * Chain not included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Diamond Cross Pendant
H 1.26 in W 0.75 in L 0.95 in
Vintage Diamond, Glass Ruby Doublets and Green Glass Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely Detailed Exquisite Victorian-era Cross Brooch Pendant. Securely Hand set
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Busatti Cabochon Gold and Ruby Cross Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Bari, IT
Cabochon ruby and diamond pendant necklace in red 18kt gold made by Busatti Milano.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Cross Pendant Brooch Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond cross brooch features a central South Sea pearl of 16mm, 2 pear shape faceted emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yell...

Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires, and Rubies is a breathtaking piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies
Italian Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies
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W 1.11 in D 0.24 in L 1.58 in
3.85ct Natural Ruby Diamond Cross 14 Karat Gold 15 inch
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round Rubies & Diamond Cross. .30ct. Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Natural & Untreated Vs
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond, Ruby, 14 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Cross
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Victorian cross is beautifully embellished with Diamonds ( 0.28 ct tw aprox. ) and rubys (0.38
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Antique Early 1800s American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

4.67 Carat Natural Ruby Fancy Color Diamond Cross 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round Rubies & Fancy Diamond Cross. .40ct. Brilliant Princess Cut Fancy Orange Brown
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Elegant Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
These are dainty heart shaped gemstone pendants stamped in strong 14K yellow gold. There are two
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Rubies Cross
Located in Athens, GR
18k white gold cross made with an excellent precision of 1.67 carats princess cut Rubies that
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2010s Greek Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Gold, Enamel

Dimos 18k White Gold Rubies Cross
Dimos 18k White Gold Rubies Cross
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H 1.181 in W 0.787 in
Fancy Silver Cross Kristina Synthetic Ruby
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Cross Necklace ・ You've got options: Available in white or yellow gold plate ・ The basics: Rhodium
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Silver

Georgios Collection 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby Emerald Byzantine Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
work and a beautiful mat finish. It features a Diamond total weight of 0.07 Carats, and Rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold .06 CTW Diamond and .07 CT Ruby Cross Necklace
Located in Stuart, FL
18k white gold .06 CTW diamond and .07 CT ruby cross necklace. All stones in this necklace are
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Ruby and Diamonds Cross and Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold large ruby and diamonds cross and chain, containing Specifications: PENDANT
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Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Sword Cross Pendant with White & Black Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ct White Diamonds and 0.55 ct Black Diamonds Width x Length: 18 x 67 mm *Diamond Chain not included
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

5.73 Carat Natural Ruby Fancy Color Yellow Green Diamond Cross 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Natural Round Rubies & Fancy Diamond Cross. .48ct. Brilliant Princess Cut Fancy Yellow Green
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Target Diamond Pearl Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a circle with wirework gold crossed
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20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Target Diamond Pearl Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Edwardian Target Diamond Pearl Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
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W 1.26 in D 0.12 in L 1.42 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
. This gorgeous cross pendant necklace features 5 brilliant-cut natural white Diamonds total weight of
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cross Pendant with Chain
H 0.91 in W 0.91 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.91 in L 0.91 in
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Ruby Diamond Cross Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ruby diamond cross pendant 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, 18k gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 125 antique edition and 203 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect ruby diamond cross pendant 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 ruby diamond cross pendant over the years, but those made by ANGARA INC., Georgios Collections Inc and LB Exclusive are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A ruby diamond cross pendant of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 245, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a ruby diamond 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 Ruby Diamond Cross Pendant?

On average, a ruby diamond cross pendant at 1stDibs sells for $2,374, while they’re typically $132 on the low end and $138,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.