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Vintage Small Cross Necklace

Small cross 10kt gold solid
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Small cross with a large bail, this is meant for a mens gold chain that wants to wear a cross but
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 10k Gold

Diamond 18k solid gold cross pendant - small cross - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K white gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed little charm is
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Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 18k solid gold cross pendant - small cross - Estate Catholic medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely 18 K yellow gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed little charm is
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Late 20th Century European Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

gripoix Black and white Cross long necklace
By Maison Gripoix
Located in London, GB
Designed by Gripoix in the style of Chanel, this vintage pre-owned necklace displays a large black
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold French Cross
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The "Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold French Cross" is a piece of jewelry and religious ornament that is
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20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Black Enamel Ornament Small Cross Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a small Victorian cross pendant crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1900. It features nice ornaments
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Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

14K White Gold Large Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace 3.51cts #14328
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Large Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace This gorgeous statement piece is set
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

Dramatic Large Gem Set Vintage Cross Pendant, c 1981.
Located in Aspen, CO
maker, which is difficult to read; and dated 1981, this unusual vintage cross is well made with fine
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Spanish Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
that is created by repeated blows of a small hammer. The cross is in very good used condition with few
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Late 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Cross Diamond & Pearl Pendant in 14K White Gold Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold omega link necklace with vintage diamond and pearl cross in 18k white gold setting
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fine and Unusual Fancy cut Diamond Maltese Vintage Platinum Cross.
Located in Aspen, CO
Diamond maltese cross composed of 4 fancy tapered baguette cut diamonds and a small rectangular cut
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Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold and silver diamond cross pendant. The cross is composed of 11 claw
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Italian Cross 18kt Yellow Gold Leaves and Flowers Carved
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
This vintage italian cross impresses by the precision and the detail of the decoration. The entire
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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.80 Carat Aquamarine and 1.55 Carat Diamond White Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cross pendant; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Platinum 14k Gold Charm Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era Maltese Cross pendant crafted in 900 platinum & 14 karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold & Diamond Pendant Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage estate cross pendant. In 14k gold. Prong-set with 42 tiny round diamonds & 10
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20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold & Diamond Pendant Cross
14 Karat Gold & Diamond Pendant Cross
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H 8 in W 0.52 in D 0.2 in
Victorian Enamel and Pearl Cross and Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely Victorian enamel and pearl cross pendant necklace. The front of the pendant
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Heart Diamond Locket Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold with Anchor Link Chain
Located in Austin, TX
This vintage heart locket pendant and chain is perfect to cradle your love to your heart. The
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver chain with cross 925 stamped made in Italy mens chain
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mens silver chain 22" solid, with a small cross, made in Italy! Certificate of authenticity comes
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Silver

Italian Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Cameo of Crucified Cross in Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venetian Purple Murano Glass Antique / Gothic Style Pendant Vintage - made 20+ years ago Carved
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2010s Italian Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Crucifix Pendant Beautiful cross pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold with
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco silver and enamel watch fob pendant, Eisteddfod
Located in NEWARK, GB
sterling silver and features an enamelled flag the St George Cross in a shield shape along with a small red
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Carved Bone Elephant Necklace and Elephant and Lion Bone Bangle Bracelet Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage elephant themed carved bone necklace and bangle bracelet. The necklace has 5 carved bone
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20th Century Bangles

Carved Bone Elephant Necklace and Elephant and Lion Bone Bangle Bracelet Set
Carved Bone Elephant Necklace and Elephant and Lion Bone Bangle Bracelet Set
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H 1.61 in W 1.61 in D 0.76 in L 23.25 in
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Dangling Earrings Circa 1980s
By Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Vintage Faux Turquoise and White Small Dangling Earrings Set in Gold Tone. There
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings

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Mixed Metal

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By Francoise Montague
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Design by Françoise Montague. Gripoix work by former artisans of the atelier. Clip earrings Gripoix work ( famed pate de verre for the House of Chanel) was used for these clover dro...
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2010s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Antique Victorian Aesthetic cross pendant, sterling silver and 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Victorian aesthetic era cross pendant is striking and delicate at the same time. It is a large sized cross pendant crafted in sterling silver with applied yel...
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Pate De Verre Flower and Pearl Drop Earrings
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Designed by a former artisan from the House of Gripoix. Paté de verre is a French term which literally means “glass paste”. Ground glass, which could be colored by pigments, is poure...
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Goossens Paris Gilded Bronze Drop Earrings
By Goossens
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Clip earrings.Bronze dipped in 24-carat gold. Very chic and modern look from Goossens Paris. Signature on the bottom loop. Each piece of jewellery made by the House of Goossens is a...
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French 18kt Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The French 18kt Yellow Gold Cross with Diamonds is an elegant piece of jewelry. This cross pendant is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, which is known for its rich and warm color....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Cross Pendant Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K White Gold Small Cross Pendant Necklace is a delicate and elegant piece of jewelry that combines timeless design with exquisite craftsmanship. This...
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1990s Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Vintage Iconic Gripoix Cross Pendant Stamped, 1970
By Chanel
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Vintage 1970es CHANEL Gripoix Iconic Cross Pendant. The items is truly massive with Chanel Cross Red and Green Gripoix Glass cabochons. The chain is really long and has a Chanel sign...
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet heart pendant, Puffy heart
Located in NEWARK, GB
The sweetest little antique puffy heart pendant. Victorian era it is carved from inky black Whitby Jet with a silver plated jump ring and Jet bale. Well carved with a lovely chunky...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Chanel necklace by R. Goossens and Gripoix Paris signed 2CC8 gold plated
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
2 row chain with a large cross-shaped pendant, decorated with pink , blue and green glass cabochons and rhinestones. On it hang 4 chains 8 cm long with beautiful pearl drops. The ch...
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Gripoix Red and Green Cabochon Cross Motif Necklace
By Maison Gripoix
Located in London, GB
Designed by Gripoix in the style of Chanel, this bold necklace displays a large gold-toned cross motif decorated with red and green cabochons hanging from a chunky gold chain. Secure...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Antique Victorian Gold and Black Enamel 'In Memory Of' Mourning Locket
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A very charming antique Victorian rose and yellow gold mourning locket. This beautiful oval locket features an engraved front and back. The front is decorated with black enamel aroun...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel

1944 Finland Cross Ring solid 18K Gold Enamel Ø5.5US/1.9gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with hand - engraved shoulders and cross ornamentation filled with black Enamel on the face. Cross measures : 5mm x 3.3 mm . Crown measures 7.5 mm x 6mm...
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

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18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Style 1 Carat Diamond & Sapphire Engagement Ring
By Bella Rosa Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An intriguing revivalist Art Deco diamond engagement ring. A blazing, brilliant 1.02 carat solitaire sits regally in a sapphire kissed stepped pyramid dome. You will adore the old wo...
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Serpent & Heart Necklace with fancy cut Garnet & Diamond Eyes, c. 1870
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Necklace hand made in 18K yellow gold with a serpent and heart motif, the heart and serpent have fancy cut red garnets and the serpent's eyes and nose are rose cut diamonds. ...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Chanel Antiqued Gold Strass N°5 Cc Drop Clip On Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The earrings feature an antiqued gold tone finish, strass and a handing °5 pendant. The earrings clip on for the CC logo clasp. From the Spring/Summer 2020 Collection by Virginie Via...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks by Cartier Circa 1980
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage 18 karat yellow gold cufflinks made by Cartier; part of our vintage cufflink collections. These exceptional vintage cufflinks hav...
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Vintage 1980s Cufflinks

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Yellow Gold

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Exolette Vintage Crystal Silver Hematite Cross on a Sterling Crystal Necklace
By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
This vintage Victorian crystal silver and hematite cross hangs from a necklace of vintage crystals
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Exolette Double Strand Pearl & Jade Necklace with Mother of Pearl Vintage Cross
By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
style pearls that tuck quite nicely one within the other. The inner necklace has two smaller green jade
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Oriental Pearl, Jade, Silver

Diamond and Multicolor Gemstone Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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1990s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Chanel Vintage Season 23 Gripoix Earrings
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
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Chanel Vintage Season 23 Gripoix Earrings
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Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Jewelled Cross Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
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Small Diamond Cross Charm, 14K White Gold, Simple Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat white gold small diamond cross charm. This simple diamond cross features a
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Small Love Faith Hope Charm, 14k Yellowgold, Anchor Heart Cross
Located in McLeansville, NC
This small 14K yellow gold love, faith, and hope charm is perfect for adding a meaningful touch to
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Vintage 14K Gold Columbian Emerald & Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Cape May, NJ
Vintage 14K yellow gold cross pendant set with about 1 carat of Columbian Emeralds and one small
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Torrance, CA
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By Wempe
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Located in Palm Springs, CA
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Located in NEWARK, GB
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Located in Cloverdale, CA
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Vintage Small Cross Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage small cross necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a vintage small cross necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage small cross necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Maison Gripoix and Wempe are consistently popular. A vintage small cross necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 6, is particularly popular. 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 cabochon and single cut alternatives. Finding a vintage small cross necklace for sale for women should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Small Cross Necklace?

The price for a vintage small cross necklace starts at $135 and tops out at $8,995 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,125.

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.