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Rebecca Rau Cross of the Byzantine Necklace
Rebecca Rau Cross of the Byzantine Necklace
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Rebecca 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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$16,500
Item No. 32-1801

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Description
Crafted during the rise of early Christendom, this extraordinary pendant from Rebecca Rau’s THEN & NOW collection centers on an authentic high-karat gold Byzantine cross dating from circa 700–1000 CE. The cross form, symbolizing the five wounds of Christ, was traditionally worn by clergy or the devout elite as a talisman of protection, prayer and faith. Adorned with a 0.97-carat Old Mine cut diamond, 0.86 carats of pear shaped color-change garnets, 0.48 carat of round. . .
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Crafted during the rise of early Christendom, this extraordinary pendant from Rebecca Rau’s THEN & NOW collection centers on an authentic high-karat gold Byzantine cross dating from circa 700–1000 CE. The cross form, symbolizing the five wounds of Christ, was traditionally worn by clergy or the devout elite as a talisman of protection, prayer and faith. Adorned with a 0.97-carat Old Mine cut diamond, 0.86 carats of pear shaped color-change garnets, 0.48 carat of round pink tourmalines and an iridescent Tahitian black pearl, the pendant evokes the splendor of Byzantine devotion. Suspended from a finely woven 18K yellow gold Italian foxtail chain, the work harmonizes sacred symbolism with contemporary craftsmanship.

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
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Rebecca Rau Cross of the Byzantine Necklace
Maker: Rau, Rebecca
Period: 20th Century
Origin: America
Type: Necklaces
Style: Ancient
Stones: Diamonds;Garnet;Pearl;Tourmaline
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The M.S. Rau Difference

The M.S. Rau Difference

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M.S. Rau is committed to offering fine art of the highest caliber and we seek paintings and sculpture by historically renowned artists, often with impressive provenance. The large majority of our works of art come from private collections; many are fresh to the market. Founded on Bill Rau’s expertise in the field, our specialisms range from Old Master pictures to Modern Art masterpieces. We regularly exhibit Dutch, Flemish, and Italian Old Masters, Academic, Orientalist, Barbizon, Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Maritime & Sporting, British Neoclassical and American Illustration.

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For more than a century, M.S. Rau has offered clients a superb selection of the highest quality jewelry. From the rarest colored diamonds, to the most sublime gemstones, to the most exquisite designer jewelry, M.S. Rau houses. . .

For more than a century, M.S. Rau has offered clients a superb selection of the highest quality jewelry. From the rarest colored diamonds, to the most sublime gemstones, to the most exquisite designer jewelry, M.S. Rau houses an extraordinary collection of fine jewels to satisfy the most discerning collector. Stunning creations by Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston and Patek Philippe are offered alongside extreme rarities such as vivid yellow, pink and blue diamonds, coveted Burma and Kashmir sapphires and elusive Golconda diamonds prized for their fire and perfection. Iconic jewels from the Art Deco, Edwardian, Art Nouveau and Victorian periods round out the collection.

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Since 1912, M.S. Rau has been recognized as a leader in the antiques industry and today our collections of rare silver, furniture, clocks, porcelain, glass and objets d'art are second to none. Our commitment to curating the. . .

Since 1912, M.S. Rau has been recognized as a leader in the antiques industry and today our collections of rare silver, furniture, clocks, porcelain, glass and objets d'art are second to none. Our commitment to curating the world’s most extraordinary and beautiful treasures has remained steadfast and our acquisition philosophy is simple: seek out and acquire only the very finest works whose provenance, beauty and rarity set them apart from all others. Our clients can be certain that each and every piece in our gallery has been hand-selected and carefully vetted for authenticity, condition and provenance. And, because our network of contacts spans generations, we are often able to acquire pieces that may have otherwise never been available on the market.

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