Lovely, Affordable Diamond Crosses

A diamond cross is one of those classic pieces of jewelry that belongs in every Christian woman’s jewelry box. A symbol of faith, beautiful in its simplicity, a diamond cross necklace is versatile enough that it can be worn with just about everything.  Thanks to its potential to pair with any outfit, a diamond cross makes a lovely present for a number of occasions: Christmas, anniversaries, sweet sixteens, birthdays, christening, Communion, Confirmation and graduation, to name a few.

Since diamond crosses are such a great gift, Apples of Gold carries a stylish assortment for our customers to choose from. Our diamond crosses range from strikingly modern to traditional and ornate, making it easy to find the perfect pick for yourself or a loved one.  Since we know every penny counts, we are also proud to present an affordable selection of diamond crosses that make a big impact without the need to pull out the plastic. Here are a few of our favorite affordable diamond crosses, which just might inspire you to start the Christmas shopping a little bit early this year:

Modern 14K White Gold Diamond Heart Cross

This modern looking cross strikes the perfect balance between style and symbolism. The single diamond in the center of the cross symbolizes the light and love of God, making it the perfect gift for the modern Christian woman who love minimalist design.

14K White Gold Cross and Heart Diamond Pendant

A beautiful solid white gold cross (shown at top left) lies nestled in a diamond-studded heart, creating a powerful symbolic statement and beautiful piece of jewelry.  This lovely cross necklace is the perfect present for a woman who steers toward classic, traditional style.

10K Yellow Gold Heart and Diamond Cross Pendant

A cross and heart are forever intertwined in this gorgeous jewelry design. The yellow gold cross has a natural, organic shape that complements the diamond-studded heart beautifully.  A twist on the traditional yellow gold cross design, this diamond cross necklace is just the pick for the girl who likes contemporary style with a traditional influence.

Byzantine-Inspired Diamond Cross Pendants

The most conspicuous characteristic of Byzantine Art (circa 4th Century through 1453 at the Fall of Constantinople) manifests itself in anti-naturalistic shapes. If classical art–which immediately followed medieval Byzantine art–was marked by realism, Byzantine art abandoned verisimilitude in favor of a more symbolic rendition of life.

Although not fully abstract in the ways that we think of abstract art today, Byzantine art was rendered using irregular shapes and angles in approaching life around it. Architecture in Byzantine art seemed to float over walls and structures in a separate reality independent of natural limits.

Marlilyn Stokstad eminently captures this in words: “No longer were images conceived of as windows opening into the world of matter. On the contrary, a Byzantine mosaic aimed to transcend matter and capture the intangible world of the spirit” (Medieval Art, Second Edition).

In the form of the Byzantine Diamond Cross Pendant (above) and the Rustic Diamond Cross Pendant (right), the flat Roman cross is stylized with dramatic flourishes and irregular patterns favoring a more symbolic and aesthetically pleasing allocation of the cross not supported by naturalistic sensibilities.

The only linear resemblance of the byzantine cross to the plain flat Roman cross on whose frame the Body of Christ was crucified, are the 4 arms and the foundational cross-shape that cannot be mistaken.

The Byzantine Diamond Cross Pendant from Apples of Gold Jewelry (above) is set with 0.50 Carats of diamonds and measures 1″ wide x 1 1/3″ tall.

The Rustic Diamond Cross Pendant is set with 0.44 Carats of diamonds and measures 3/4″ wide x 1″ tall (or 1 5/16″ tall with hoop/bale).

View more Gold Crosses from Apples of Gold, including Diamond Cross Pendants, Celtic Cross Pendants, Gemstone Cross Pendants, and Gold Crucifix Pendants.