14k Yellow Gold Budded Cross Pendant

About this piece

This 14k yellow gold pendant takes the form of a budded cross — each arm ending in the rounded trefoil terminals that distinguish this classic ecclesiastical style — and hangs from a polished bail ready to thread onto any chain.

The face shows a deliberate contrast of textures: a fine crosshatch field fills the body of the cross, while the raised border and terminal lobes carry a high polish that catches light along every edge. The side profile, visible in the photos, reveals a gently concave construction that keeps the piece close to the skin and gives it a quiet depth without added bulk. At roughly three-quarters of an inch in total length, it reads clearly without commanding the neckline.

Solid 14k yellow gold means the color and weight hold over years of daily wear. The pendant suits a delicate chain for an understated everyday look or a slightly heavier rope when a more defined presence is wanted — and the open bail accommodates both with ease.