Cross Necklaces

Large Garnet Cross Necklace ~ Rare Garnet Cross Necklaces ~ Garnet Necklace ~ Bohemian Garnet Crosses

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  One of the women who purchased this sweet piece said it reminded her of Juliet's cross in Romeo and Juliet. It does!
  
  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 red stones... Beautiful creations that come to you with certificates of authenticity. This beauty is shown on a 22” chain. A note: Sometimes the camera lens will make the larger stones appear to be a darker color. That’s a lens issue, not an issue with the cross. All of the garnets are high-quality evenly matched stones. Larger stones sometimes catch the light a little differently to the camera lens, but in reality, everything will look beautifully matched.
  
  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 red, 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.
  
  This 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 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
  Please note: I can get this cross in 14K for around $1200. Please contact me if you are interested, as gold prices fluctuate, and I will need to create a special order for you that includes a 14K chain.
  
  The chain:
  I place this heavier cross on a double-linked chain in gold plated sterling silver (vermeil, just like the cross). I like the proportional look of this chain with this very lovely cross.
  
  I have included a snap of all of other larger garnet crosses that I currently have in my collection. You can find the others by following the link below.
  
  Special requests email: notbeforejava [!at] gmail.com
  
  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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