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The Cross is an enduring symbol of faith, hope and salvation. Express your own faith with this vintage-inspired emerald and diamond cross pendant with filigree accents. Reminiscent of Eastern Orthodox crosses with its three-knobbed ends, this pendant is sure to become a favorite for years to come.

2.5mm genuine round cut emerald
1mm genuine round cut diamond
18k vermeil* setting
18" 18k vermeil* chain w/ spring ring clasp

*vermeil is a combination of precious metals to produce fine quality jewelry. The core is pure sterling silver; the outside is a solid coating of 18 karat gold. This combination produces long-lasting jewelry that looks, feels and endures like pure gold.

Emeralds have been held in high esteem since their discovery. The pharaohs depleted mines of this gemstone between 3000 and 1500 BC. The Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, cited the emerald with healing properties and good luck. The Incans and Aztecs regarded it has a holy gemstone. To ancient Romans, green represented Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. Green is the color of springtime, representing renewal, nature and a joie de vivre.

Emerald is the modern and traditional birthstone for May. It is a variety of the mineral beryl, colored by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes iron. There's a wide spectrum of clarity in emeralds due to the variety of inclusions, they should never be cleaned by ultrasonic or steaming methods. The Mogul Emerald dating back to 1695 is over 217 carats and nearly four inches in length, one side is inscribed with prayers and the other has rich floral ornaments. It was recently auctioned in London for over 2 million dollars.