14K Gold Byzantine Cross Pendant with Lab-Grown Diamonds

A cross rendered the way the old icon-makers would have made it — equal arms flaring into soft, cusped points, the gold hand-textured so it catches light like something unearthed rather than machine-stamped. Five Lab-Grown Diamonds sit flush in smooth bezel settings: one brilliant-cut stone at the heart of the cross, four smaller diamonds anchoring each arm. At approximately 1 inch tall and 1 inch wide, it reads clearly at the neckline without overpowering it.

The stones

Five bezel-set Lab-Grown Diamonds, 0.34ct total weight. Round brilliant cut, set flush across the face of the cross — one at center, one at the tip of each arm. The bezel settings hold each stone secure and smooth against the skin, with no prongs to catch on clothing. Lab-Grown Diamonds are chemically, optically, and physically identical to mined diamonds. The difference is origin, not quality.

The form

The Byzantine cross is one of the oldest cross forms in Christianity — equal-armed, with the characteristic flared terminals that appear in Orthodox iconography, church mosaics, and heritage jewelry from Constantinople through Queens. This pendant carries that form faithfully: the proportions are correct, the cusped points are hand-finished, the surface texture catches light the way antique gold does. Pendant only — chain sold separately. We recommend a 1.2mm-1.7mm cable or box chain in 18 or 20 inch length.

The metal

Available in solid 14K yellow gold, 14K white gold, and 14K rose gold. No plating, no gold-fill — solid throughout. The yellow gold is the most traditional reading for a Byzantine cross and works with the warm glow of the textured surface. White gold gives the cross a cooler, more graphic quality. Rose gold sits between the two. All metals are nickel-free and safe for sensitive skin.

Handcrafted in New York City

Every cross is cut and finished by hand in our Woodside, Queens workshop by founder Dimitri. The Byzantine forms I grew up around in the Greek Orthodox tradition — rendered in solid 14K gold and built to be worn every day, and handed down. Production takes 2–3 weeks from order confirmation. Ships free, fully insured, signature required on delivery. Lifetime manufacturing warranty. Call or text 929-806-1502.