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Crosses

by Cheryl Kremkow, Editor-In-Chief

Jewelry with personal and spiritual significance is more important than ever this year. The most popular style in this category is, of course, the cross pendant. This is one example of having your cake and eating it, too: Crosses are a bread-and-butter basic and, at the same time, a fashionable self-purchase, too. The same cross can serve both purposes. You might even consider displaying crosses with your charm pendants as well as with your solitaires. Since this makes crosses a value item, you�ll find a greater selection than ever this year. Designers and manufacturers have created their own signature cross styles that add unique expression to this classic form. We�ve gathered many of the best new cross styles, with retails from $195 to $90,000. You�re sure to find at least one new must-have for your customers, be they traditional or trendy.
� Cheryl Kremkow


	1. DONALD HUBER 20k rose gold cross pendant with 10 carats of topaz and 0.85 carats of diamonds, suggested retail $35,700, (212) 675-7575, www.donaldhuber.com.


	2. ANDREA CANDELA sterling silver and 18k gold cross pendant with blue topaz, suggested retail $380, (305) 539-0792, www.andreacandela.com.


	3. ODELIA BY A.V. JEWELRY 18k white gold cross pendant with 5.03 carats of diamonds, suggested retail $6,860, (212) 391-8076, www.odeliacreations.com.


	4. LE VIAN �Chocolate Diamond� cross pendant in 14k �Strawberry Gold� with 0.81 carats of diamonds, suggested retail $2,078, (516) 466-7250, www.levian.com.


	5. FORUM DESIGN 18k white gold cross with 112 white diamonds totaling 1.25 carats and 403 black diamonds totaling 0.88 carat, suggested retail $7,695, (888) 55-FORUM, www.forumdesign.net.


	6. SASHA PRIMAK 18k white gold cross pendant with emerald cut diamonds totaling more than 7.50 carats, (866) 960-8134, www.sashaprimak.com.


	7. JUDEFRANCES �La Perla� cross pendant in 18k white gold with golden pearls, yellow and white diamonds, suggested retail $38,500, (949) 553-8860, www.judefrances.com.


	8. SES CREATIONS �Aura� cross pendant in platinum with 0.98 carats of diamonds available in three sizes, suggested retail starting at $1,500, (800) 272-8737, www.sescreations.com.


	9. PARLE JEWELRY DESIGNS 14k yellow gold, opal inlay, and diamond pendant, suggested retail $259, (800) 635-9800, www.parlegems.com.


	10. ARTISTRY LTD. uniquely twisted palm cross in 14k gold with 0.10 carats of diamonds, suggested retail $380 with 18-inch chain, (888) 674-3250, www.artistrylimited.com. Photo by Tina Rohde.


	11. RAINBOW SAPPHIRE 14k yellow gold cross pendant with 0.55 carats of 2mm prong-set sapphires, suggested retail $310, (866) 31-RAINBOW, www.rainbowsapphire.com.


	12. ARMENTA 18k gold Maltese cross enhancer with red mandarin garnet and diamonds in sculpted setting, suggested retail $3,445, (713) 523-0631, www.emilyarmenta.com.


	13. EV JEWELRY DESIGN �Magna� 18k white gold cross with 21.78 carats of diamonds on 24-inch chain, suggested retail $10,322, (212) 869-1010, www.evjewelrydesign.com.


	14. M2 BY MARY MARGRILL love cross pendant in sterling silver with open heart and garnet briolette, suggested retail $350, (888) 507-3553, www.marymargrill.com.


	15. OVERNIGHT cross in 14k white gold with over 5 carats of multicolor sapphires, suggested retail $1,499 (triple key), (888) 731-1111, www.overnightmountings.com.


	16. DANA-DAVID scribble cross in 18k yellow gold, suggested retail $650, (800) 837-1570, www.danadavid.com.


	17. SIMMONS JEWELRY CO. stainless steel and rubber bolts cross pendant, suggested retail $195, (917) 339-2800, www.simmonsjewelry.com.


	18. STEPHEN WEBSTER �Crystal Haze� cross pendant in hematite with white diamonds, suggested retail $13,000, (212) 226-6160, www.stephenwebster.com.


	19. GABRIEL & CO. cross with 1.62 carats of diamonds, suggested retail $4,377, (800) 886-5422, www.gabrielny.com.


	20. SARA BLAINE sterling silver and 18k gold reversible cross with pink tourmaline on one side and blue topaz on the other, suggested retail $400, (770) 650-0999, www.sarablaine.com.


	21. RELLER Spanish cross in 14k gold and pure silver with a shipwreck treasure coin from the 18th century, suggested retail $325 without chain, (800) 233-4820, www.rellergold.com.


	22. REFLECTIVE IMAGES �Kells� cross in 18k gold over sterling silver with ruby, suggested retail $278, (888) 733-5238, www.celticjewelry.com.


	23. NINA BASHAROVA �Milky Way� cross in 18k gold, suggested retail $500, (917) 557-6242, www.ninabasharova.com.


	24. SPECTRUM DIAMONDS 14k gold and diamond cross with chain, 0.30 carat total weight, suggested retail $580, (214) 232-4970, www.spectrumdiamonds.com.


	25. BAGGINS 18k gold cross with four 8-9mm Tahitian pearls, a 4mm akoya pearl, and diamonds, suggested retail $1,500, (877) 33-PEARL, www.bagginspearls.com.


	26. ELIZABETH SHOWERS 18k gold and turquoise Maltese cross necklace, suggested retail $4,640, (214) 879-9944, www.elizabethshowers.com.


	27. LA REINA titanium cross with 2.43 carats of pear-shape diamonds and 3.63 carats of rose cut diamonds on galuchat or stingray chain, suggested retail $24,000, (213) 623-8482, www.lareinacollection.com.


	28. VALENTE �Aeterna� cross in 18k gold with amethyst, citrine, sapphires, and diamonds, suggested retail $11,650, (305) 534-1974, www.operajewels.com.


	29. OSTBYE & ANDERSON 14k white gold and diamond cross, one-fifth carat total weight, suggested retail $569, (763) 694-6011, www.ostbye.com.


	30. CATHERINE ANGIEL nail cross pendant in sterling silver, black rhodium finish, suggested retail from $375 diamonds not included, (212) 924-4314, www.catherineangiel.com.


	31. SYLVA & CIE. black and white diamond Maltese cross in 14k rose gold with 1.14 carat gray diamond center, suggested retail $5,150, on 40 carat champagne diamond bead chain, suggested retail $8,400, (213) 488-1444, www.sylvacie.com.


	32. ANATOLI sterling silver and 18k gold cross with 10 points of diamonds, suggested retail $425, (888) 505-3033, www.anatolijewelry.com.


	33. ALEX WOO �Little Faith� cross in 14k yellow gold, suggested retail $498, (212) 226-5533, www.alexwoo.com.


	34. NATALIE K. 14k gold cross with 1.30 carats of yellow sapphires and 0.17 carats of diamonds, suggested retail $1,020, (800) 624-2643, www.mkdandj.com.


	35. CHAD ALLISON lace-inspired cross in 18k gold with 0.22 carats of diamonds, suggested retail $1,550, chain priced separately, (877) 947-7844, www.chadallison.com.


	36. EICHHORN 18k gold cross with 1.75 carats of sapphire and 0.80 carat of diamonds, suggested retail $5,080, (408) 777-9894, www.eichhorn-gems.com.


	37. ERICA COURTNEY platinum and rose cut diamond cross necklace with 6.26 carats, suggested retail $46,560, (323) 938-2373, www.ericacourtney.com.


	38. PAMELA FROMAN one-of-a-kind �Ombre� gothic cross with natural zircon in 18k white, green, yellow, and 22k �Crushed� gold fade from one color to the next, suggested retail $6,900, (323) 954-7436, www.pamelafroman.com.


	39. STARHAVEN garnet and smoky quartz cross in sterling silver, suggested retail $345, (972) 819-2030, www.starhavenusa.com.


	40. ZOLTAN DAVID �Cross Together� reversible pendant, one side 18k gold with 24k gold inlay, rubies, and cognac diamonds, the other platinum 950 with platinum inlay, pink sapphires, and diamonds, suggested retail $7,900, (512) 372-8888, www.zoltandavid.com. Photo by John Parrish.


	41. MICHAEL M. 18k white gold cross pendant with 0.45 carats of diamonds, suggested retail $3,750, (888) 563-4910, www.michaelmcollection.com.


	42. MARK SILVERSTEIN �Heart of Christ� cross with 0.40 carat of diamonds and 0.10 carat ruby, suggested retail $2,000, (800) 993-5900, www.msimagines.com.


	43. CHRISTIAN TSE 18k white gold cross pendant with 3.85 carats of colored diamonds and 0.66 carats of pav� diamonds, suggested retail $90,000, (888) 688-1988, www.christiantse.com.


	44. GAVELLO �Tecnika� cross in red gold, diamond, and black �essenza� made from powdered onyx, (39) (02) 3108341, www.gavello.net.


	45. DAMIANI diamond, onyx, and 18k rose gold rosary cross from the new �Angels & Demons� collection, suggested retail $8,540, (866) DAMIANI, www.damiani.com.


	46. MEIRA T. FOR IDI DESIGN diamond cross on disc necklace, suggested retail $300, (212) 398-0606, www.meiratdesigns.com.


	47. EDWARD MIRELL titanium cross, (800) 422-0220, www.edwardmirell.com.