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Rachel Koen 14K Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Side-Way Cross Necklace 0.28cttw
Located in New York, NY
A delicate diamond 0.28cttw side way cross pendant. Includes 21 tiny brilliant round cut diamonds
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Beaded Turquoise Necklace with Three Crosses
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Nacajo Indian turquoise beaded necklace. Featuring one large sterling wrapped cross
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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Gold; Glass locket; Hair Signed: "HAC Obit July 6th, 1877" (on the reverse side of the cross)
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Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
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W 2.375 in L 3.125 in
Yellow Gold Custom Made Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's 18k yellow gold custom made cross and chain. The cross is made of two separate pieces with
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Conch Pearl Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Presenting our stunning reversible Cross Pendant Necklace. Crafted with love and adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

14 Carat Crosses Gold and Diamonds Necklace "Golgota Hill"
Located in Roma, RM
central cross measures 2.3" (6cm) and is set with 11 natural brilliant-cut diamonds. The side crosses
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2010s Vatican Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art-Deco Religious Cross Double-Sided Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Art-Deco Religious Cross Double-Sided Gold 18 Karat Ce pendentif en forme de croix en or 18
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold

Etruscan Yellow Gold Cross Pendant for Necklace or Charm
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made delicate 18k yellow gold cross pendant it is .89" tall without the hoop that attaches
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Yellow Gold Cross Pendant for Necklace or Charm
Etruscan Yellow Gold Cross Pendant for Necklace or Charm
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H 1 in W 0.73 in D 0.1 in
1.42 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1.42ct 14k White Gold Diamond Cross Necklace 0.95"L / 0.70"W Eden Collection BY ORDER ONLY
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Transformable Byzantine Style Reticulated 18K Yellow Gold Cross Design Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Substantial, heavy European 18K yellow gold Byzantine style transformable cross design necklace
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20th Century European Byzantine Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst & Natural Pearl Floral Cross Pendant & Chain Double Sided
Located in MIAMI, FL
reverse side of the cross shows more hand carved golden details as floral vines decorate the entire piece
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique French Empire Period Double Sided Sacred Heart Silver Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique French Empire period double sided Sacred Heart silver cross 19th Century Length: 3.75
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Antique 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Clarissa Bronfman Agate Moonstone Polki Diamond Necklace & Garnet Amethyst Cross
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Necklace consists of: - 37" length total - double sided diamond and opal large oval clasp that
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Sterling Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Diamond Cross Rope Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
finish on the other side. Crosses are connected with hand-knitted rope. We can also custom-make this
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Rope Necklaces

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Diamond Cross Rope Necklace
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Reversible Diamond Cross Rope Necklace
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H 0.75 in W 0.56 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.52 in L 18.12 in
Stambolian 18K Yellow White Two Tone Gold Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Yellow White Two Tone Gold Diamond Small Cross Pendant Chain Necklace 0.67 carat G
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

DOLCE GABBANA faux emerald beads Bytantine cross woven leather opera necklace
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new DOLCE GABBANA faux emerald blue beads Bytantine cross woven leather opera necklace Reference
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

10K Yellow Gold 4 Carat Diamond Two Row Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
in one elegant accessory. Embracing the cross on either side are two rows of meticulously arranged
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dellio Large Gilt Metal Poured Resin Cross Pendant Necklace c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
collection of smooth resin cabochons are mounted on both sides of the cross pendant. Suspended from a
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Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Jean Louis Scherrer Paris Gilded Metal and Black Enamel Cross Pendant Necklace
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jean Louis Scherrer Paris designed this lovely, typical 1980s-period pendant necklace. The piece
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Enamel

Graff White and 1.50ct Fancy Yellow Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace in 18KWG
By Graff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Graff white and fancy yellow diamond cross pendant necklace in 18 karat white gold. This Graff
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant Necklace Helena Holy Water 700 AD
Located in New York, NY
, the reverse side is inscribed with a line of inscriptions. The ancient cross is mounted in silver
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Bronze

CHANEL CROSS NECKLACE wine red + orange Gripoix glass, faux pearl, signed 93 P
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel necklace with an attached cross in the colors orange and red with handcrafted pearl
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1990s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, Gold Plate

0.21 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
18-karat white gold necklace features a split cross - one side in solid gold, the other accented by
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon Blue Sapphire Double Sided Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabuchon Blue Sapphire 15.12 carats Cross Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Ancient Byzantine Gold Cabochon Carnelian Double Sided Cross, 6-7th Century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
double sided Byzantine gold and carnelian cross with tubular tapering arms capped with a dome, a cabochon
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire Reversible 3-D Cross
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
background and a 3-dimensional look. This gorgeous reversible cross features on one side a princess-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Necklace Enhancers

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Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emeral...

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire Reversible 3-D Cross
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire Reversible 3-D Cross
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H 2.13 in W 1.74 in Dm 1.74 in L 2.13 in
Double Curved and side Diamond Cross in 18Kt Gold Two Tones with pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Double Curved and double side Diamond Cross in 18Kt Gold Two Tones with pave brilliant cut diamonds
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2010s Greek Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire with Ruby Double Sided Cross Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.57 carat with Ruby 1.08 carats Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 5.2 cm Length: 7.5 cm "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our sto...
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2010s Thai Pendant Necklaces

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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Large Antique Gold Christmas Cross
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely beautiful antique cross. Deeply hand engraved delicate pattern on the front. On the
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Antique 1880s American Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Large Antique Gold Christmas Cross
Large Antique Gold Christmas Cross
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W 1.5 in D 0.33 in L 2.5 in
Byzantine Antique Style Cross set with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Roman Cross (# 11 B)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent piece of History - can be yours today ! Ancient Byzantine Period cross. Hand set in
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2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Double Sided Locket Pendant with Bloodstone and Carved Carnelian
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold and hardstone double-sided locket pendant featuring a bloodstone on one side and a
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Carnelian, Quartz, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 9k gold cross pendant, Victorian, engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique 9ct gold cross pendant. It is a medium sized cross, lightweight and easy to
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
18k gold cross with neoclassical inspiration work of granulations and a beautiful setting of six
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2010s Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
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H 1.181 in W 0.591 in D 0.118 in
Dimos 18k Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
18k yellow gold cross of the balance collection with neoclassical inspiration work of granulations
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Late 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
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W 0.591 in D 0.079 in L 0.906 in
Castellani Amethyst 18kt Gold Silver Cross Pendant
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst Diamond Cross Pendant with Eleven square 4mm amethyst set individually. The amethyst are
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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Castellani Amethyst 18kt Gold Silver Cross Pendant
Castellani Amethyst 18kt Gold Silver Cross Pendant
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W 1.5 in D 0.125 in L 2 in
Castellani Amethyst Diamond Silver Gold Cross Pendant
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst and Diamond Cross Pendant with Eleven square 5mm amethyst set individually. There are 12
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21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Castellani Garnet Diamond Gold Silver Cross Pendant
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Garnet and Diamond Cross Pendant with eleven square 5mm reddish garnets. There are 12 round
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21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

1.00 Carat Natural Diamonds Gothic Cross Pendant
Located in New York, NY
GOTHIC REVIVAL CROSS (7) princess cut diamonds 10 small round set diamonds on 2 sides All
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2010s Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.00 Carat Natural Diamonds Gothic Cross Pendant
1.00 Carat Natural Diamonds Gothic Cross Pendant
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W 1.15 in L 1.86 in
Large Gold Cross Jeannette Savoyarde, 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Beautiful large regional cross in solid 18K rose gold from the 19th century, guilloche and
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Red Cross Enamel Pendant Original Box, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Red Cross Enamel Pendant Original Box, Created in 1920. Fine white enamel pendant in the original
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Vintage 1920s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel

14K White Gold Chain and Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14K White Gold Chain and Diamond Cross Pendant Elevate your style with this exquisite 14k white
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
18k white gold cross of the balance collection with neoclassical inspiration work of granulations
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Late 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Dimos 18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
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W 0.708 in D 0.118 in L 1.063 in
Dimos 18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
18k white gold cross of the balance collection with neoclassical inspiration work of granulations
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Late 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
Dimos 18k White Gold Cross Pendant with Diamonds
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W 0.591 in D 0.118 in L 0.906 in
Dimos 18k Gold Cross with Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Diamond cross in 18 karat yellow gold in a nice solid and heavy construction with invisible sets of
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Cross with Princess Cut Diamonds
Dimos 18k Gold Cross with Princess Cut Diamonds
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W 0.63 in D 0.157 in L 1.142 in
Antique Victorian Turquoise and 14K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
handmade cross is solid and has a yellow gold tone, the gold frame is highly polished on both sides. The
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold Filigree and Cannetille Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century Dutch cross pendant created with fine wire and cannetille work. This lovely
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Filigree Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Dutch 19th century cross pendant created with fine wire and cannetille work. This lovely
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold

Antique Silver Spanish Cross Pendant with Rock Crystals
Located in Chicago, IL
are formed of facetted rock-crystals in foliate settings. The obverse side of the cross consists of a
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Antique Late 17th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jeannette Cross
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 Karat yellow gold, horse's head hallmark. A real antique jewel, it is adorned on one
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Cross with Enamel and Sapphires
Located in Athens, GR
Byzantine era cross in 18 karat gold completely handmade decorated with granulation, round cut
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Cross with Enamel and Sapphires
Dimos 18k Gold Byzantine Cross with Enamel and Sapphires
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H 2.047 in W 1.575 in D 0.197 in
French 18th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Jeannette Cross
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in 18 Karat rose gold, rooster hallmark. This antique Jeannette cross is adorned on both
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Antique Early 1800s French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Modern Design 18kt White Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This beautiful white gold pendant is made up of four wavy sides that cross each other giving it a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Greek Style
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This vintage white gold cross was made in Italy in the Greek style. The peculiarity of this cross
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Late 20th Century Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Greek Style
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cross Greek Style
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W 0.56 in D 0.16 in L 0.56 in
Modern French Cross in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Diamond
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
the two sides. Simple, elegant and easy to wear, this modern cross is in very good condition with very
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Gold Mourning Locket, Black Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
. Rich aged 18kt gold with a raised repousse cross applied to the front in inky black enamel, black being
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Handmade Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cross with Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This immaculate handmade diamond cross is absolutely stunning. The fine details on the gold truly
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Handmade Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cross with Diamonds
18k Handmade Yellow & White Gold Diamond Cross with Diamonds
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W 1.5 in D 0.19 in L 1.6 in
Modern Italian Cross 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
Beautiful modern style Italian cross in 18kt white and yellow gold. The white gold part is polished
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Italian Cross 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
Modern Italian Cross 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold
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W 0.71 in D 0.16 in L 1.38 in
Whitney Kelly WK Sterling Blue Denim Lapis Cross Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Whitney Kelly WK Sterling Blue Denim Lapis Cross Pendant This is a large denim lapis stone cross
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20th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Clarissa Bronfman Pearl Tigers Eye Diamond Garnet Amethyst Rosary & Cross
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Rosary consists of: - 37" length total - double sided diamond 925 sterling silver large clasp that
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver

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Side Cross Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate side cross necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 58 vintage editions and 50 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a side cross necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a side cross necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by ANGARA INC., Clarissa Bronfman and Georgios Collections Inc are consistently popular. Take a look at a side cross necklace featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a side cross necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Side Cross Necklace?

Prices for a side cross necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $105 and can go as high as $45,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,070.

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 Side 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.