Damaskos Constantinato 18K Gold Cross with Ruby
A double-sided 18K gold cross bearing the Byzantine inscription ‘ICXC NIKA’ on one face and the Virgin Mary with Christ on the reverse. Set with a 1.80mm ruby and 0.03 carats of diamonds. The Constantinato is a traditional Greek protective charm, rooted in Byzantine devotional practice.
About The Product
The Constantinato is one of the most specific forms in Greek devotional jewelry. This cross carries the Byzantine inscription ‘ICXC NIKA’ — meaning ‘Jesus Christ conquers’ — set with a 1.80mm ruby on the front face, and the image of the Virgin Mary with Christ rendered on the reverse. It is not a decorative cross. It is a defined cultural object with a fixed iconographic program.
Handcrafted in Athens by Damaskos, the cross is worked in 18K gold and weighs approximately 2.5 grams. The double-sided construction requires the two faces to be formed and finished independently before being joined — a technique that demands precision in both the metalwork and the setting. The ruby and 0.03-carat diamond accent are set by hand. No two pieces are identical.
The Constantinato has traditionally been given to infants as a protective charm — closer in meaning to a devotional token than a fashion piece. Damaskos, working from their Athens atelier, preserves that original intent while crafting each cross to heirloom standards. It functions equally as a daily pendant or a piece passed across generations. Also available with alternative stone options — contact Brilliant Athens for current variants.
Features
Handcrafted
Solid Gold
Fine Materials
Byzantine Heritage
The Damaskos Collection
Constantinata are double-sided cross pendants rooted in Greek Orthodox tradition — each one handcrafted in 18K gold by Damaskos in Athens. Explore the broader crosses collection for single-sided designs, or browse pendants and necklaces for complementary pieces. Request a consultation for custom engraving.
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1.330,00 €
