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Sterling Silver Multi-Gem Cross Pendant w/ Chain - J203730
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Sterling Silver Multi-Gem Cross Pendant w/ Chain

A classic symbol to confirm your faith. Designed with polished sterling silver with a matte finish, this cross pendant displays a vibrant collection of gems and measures 2-3/16"L x 1-3/8"W with a 3/8" single bail. For your convenience, it comes with a Singapore chain secured by a lobster claw clasp.

This brilliant cross pendant glows with:
  • one round faceted cut 7mm blue iolite
  • one round faceted cut 3mm green peridot
  • one pear faceted cut 7 x 5mm green peridot
  • one round faceted cut 3mm blue topaz
  • one octagon faceted cut 6 x 4mm blue topaz
  • one round faceted cut 3mm yellow citrine
  • one oval faceted cut 6 x 4mm yellow citrine
  • one pear faceted cut 6 x 4mm garnet
  • one square faceted cut 3mm pink rhodolite
  • one round faceted cut 3mm amethyst

    • All gems are in bezel settings. The total iolite weight is 1.08ct, the total peridot weight is 0.90ct, the total topaz weight is 0.85ct, the total citrine weight is 0.50ct, the total garnet weight is 0.50ct, the total rhodolite weight is 0.24ct, and the total amethyst weight is 0.10ct (all approximate).

    About the Cross
    A common symbol across religions, including Christianity, the cross has also been a representation of the world divided into four elements or as a union between divinity - the vertical line, and the world - the horizontal line. While there may be no specific date to when cross pendants became popular, their history dates back many centuries - some of them to even 1000-1400 AD! In Medieval times, when clothing used to be made from simple, heavy dark wool, a brooch or clasp would decorate the neck while jeweled belts would circle the waist, often with crosses detailed on them. During this period, necklaces and earrings were uncommon, but rings and pendants with religious symbols and/or inscriptions were common.

    All weights pertaining to diamond weights are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.


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    Sterling Silver

    Sterling silver, also called fine silver, is a beautifully lustrous cool-toned precious metal favored in fine jewelry among other products. The most reflective of all metals (excluding mercury), sterling silver looks stunning by itself and brings out the best hues in an array of colorful gemstones.

    Sterling silver can be polished to a higher sheen than platinum. In fact, Ag, the chemical symbol for silver, comes from a word that means “white and shining.” The surface of silver can boast that shiny, polished appearance, or can be brushed, satin, matte, sandblasted, antiqued or oxidized (chemically blackened).

    In order to be called sterling silver, a metal must be made up of a minimum of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy (meaning other metals), including but not limited to copper and nickel. The alloy is added to pure silver to make the metal more durable, tougher and harder. Sterling silver is designated a fineness of “925.” Pieces with sterling silver may be marked “sterling.”

    Finishes on Sterling Silver
    Finishing, or plating, is a common treatment with sterling silver. Popular types of plating are rhodium plating, gold plating and anti-tarnish plating. Plating is used to extend the life and sheen of the jewelry. After sizing or buffing a piece of jewelry with a machine, it must be re-plated to restore the finish.

  • Rhodium Plating: Rhodium plating is a complex and laborious process that enhances the luster and beauty and extends the life of silver. A member of the platinum metal group, rhodium is often used as a finishing touch on silver jewelry. It's a shiny silvery metal with a very white and reflective appearance, much like mercury. It's also very hard, so it withstands much wear and tear, resists natural tarnishing and wonderfully mimics the brilliant finish of freshly polished silver.
  • Platinum Plating: Platinum plating is comprised of an 80 mils layer of platinum plated over sterling silver, followed by a layer of rhodium.
  • Endicron Plating: Endicron plating is one micron of white gold plating followed by a layer of rhodium. With this plating, durability is improved and the metal looks and feels more like gold or platinum.
  • White Lustre™ Plating: This is a platinum-derived rhodium plating that mimics the reflective mirror quality and color of platinum. This type of plating is durable and highly resistant to tarnish.
  • Evershield Plating: Evershield plating is comprised of an 80 mils layer of gold plated to the sterling silver.
  • Vermeil Plating: Pronounced “vermay,” vermeil gold is the way heavy 14K or higher gold that is electroplated over sterling silver is officially designated by the industry. Items may only be marked or sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch of gold or 2.5 microns of gold.

    Caring for Sterling Silver
    Sterling silver becomes tarnished as the result of a natural chemical process that occurs when sterling silver is exposed to chemicals in the air, rubber, wool and latex. Humidity also plays a role in accelerating tarnishing. It's easy to keep your sterling silver sparkling, though, by taking a few steps to prevent tarnish and other wear and tear.

  • Avoid exposing sterling silver to direct sunlight and harsh chemicals, including chlorine, ammonia, hair products, perfumes, cosmetics, perspiration and strong jewelry cleaning solutions.
  • Periodically wash sterling silver with mild dish soap and warm water. Rinse well and dry completely with a soft cloth before storing because moisture can cause tarnish.
  • Lightly polish sterling silver frequently with a soft silver-polishing cloth, avoiding abrasive cloths completely.
  • Tarnish is easy to remove when it first forms as a yellowish tint, but becomes more difficult to remove when it becomes brown and black. Remove tarnish with a silver polish cream, avoiding immersing pieces with gemstones in tarnish-removal solutions.
  • Minimize scratches on sterling silver by storing it in its own compartment in your jewelry box or in a cloth pouch. Sterling silver may also be stored in sealed polyethylene bags.




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