Cross Necklaces
Large Garnet Cross Necklace ~ Rare Garnet Cross Necklace ~ Garnet Necklace ~ Bohemian Garnet Crosses
$225.00
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DetailsOne of the women who purchased this sweet piece said it reminded her of Juliet's cross in Romeo and Juliet. It does!
All garnet crosses come with a certificate of authenticity.
You can tell that I am drawn to the elegance of these garnet crosses, as I now have several in my collection. I love the dark, highly reflective stones... Beautiful creations that come to you with certificates of authenticity. Shown on a 22” chain.
Having recently returned from a European trip, I bring you these pieces from the original garnet mines of Czechoslovakia, from a revered company called Granát. Earlier made, turn-of-the-century pieces were also made of garnets mined there. These gilded sterling silver garnet crosses remind us of treasured antique garnet necklaces of days gone by... lovely crosses with dark, reflective, faceted garnets. As seen in the photos, the vermeil (which is 14K gold over sterling silver) is much brighter in these new pieces, a beautiful contrast to the dark, beautiful stones.
I always enjoy knowing the story behind the pieces that I love. Granát is a cooperative in Turnov, a small town founded in 1272 right in the heart of what is called the Bohemian Paradise. The coop was formed 66 years ago when a number of smaller goldsmith shops combined to form a single entity. They now have sole propriety over all garnets mined in the Czech Republic. I love their work and love wearing their pieces. It is said that the garnet was considered to be a talisman and was worn by King David and Medieval warriors into battle...
The crosses are beautiful and unique, becoming heirloom pieces for generations. The Bohemian garnets are faceted; the back of the cross is open in spots to encourage reflection. The camera doesn’t ever catch the magnificence of garnets, dark and lustrous, catching the light in such a beautiful way. So lovely. See the link below if you'd like to see all of the crosses in my collection. All garnet crosses come with a certificate of authenticity.
The cross:
Two lovely rows of garnets side by side create a beautifully designed cross, one that will not go unnoticed. This is the largest cross currently in our collection.
Dimensions: 1 1/4" x 1 3/4” (2 1/8” including bail)
Weight: 4.6 grams
Markings: Marked 925, 14K gold vermeil, Encircled G for Granát
The optional chains:
1.3mm gold filled flat cable. Highly reflective, delicate looking, but sturdy. I can make these chains to any length for you. I have listed several lengths, and this is my favorite weight chain, but I have others available by following this link: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/NotBeforeJava/tools/listings/query:chains/600298093
I have included a snap of all of the garnet crosses that I currently have in my collection. You can find the others by following the link below.
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For other crosses in my collection, follow this link:
https://notbeforejava.patternbyetsy.com/shop/23430647/cross-necklaces
For other unique necklaces from my collection, follow this link:
https://notbeforejava.patternbyetsy.com/shop/17236675/necklaces -
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