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Learn MoreRebecca Rau Cross of the Byzantine Necklace
- The high-karat gold Byzantine cross embodies the faith and artistry of early religious culture
- A diamond, color-changing garnets, pink tourmalines and a Tahitian pearl enrich the work
- The finely woven 18K Italian foxtail chain enhances both texture and balance when worn
- Comparable examples are preserved in The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The British Museum
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Designer Rebecca Rau, a fourth-generation antiquaire, is celebrated for uniting archaeological authenticity with refined modern design. Her THEN & NOW collection reimagines ancient objects as wearable works of art, preserving their historical resonance while elevating them through elegant composition. Comparable Byzantine crosses reside in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The British Museum.
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Chain: 16 1/2" length
Pendant: 2 1/4" length

| Maker: | Rau, Rebecca |
| Period: | 20th Century |
| Origin: | America |
| Type: | Necklaces |
| Style: | Ancient |
| Stones: | Diamonds;Garnet;Pearl;Tourmaline |
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