Damaskos Byzantine 18K Gold Cross with Diamond – Twisted Wire
An 18K gold cross finished in a hand-applied martillé technique, giving the surface a velvety, light-diffusing texture. Twisted wire and granulation frame a single 1.80mm diamond — each detail executed by hand in the Damaskos atelier using techniques rooted in ancient Greek goldsmithing.
About The Product
This Byzantine cross pendant is defined by its martillé finish — a hand-hammered surface treatment that gives the gold a soft, velvety texture rather than a reflective polish. It is a quiet piece, built on technique rather than scale, and immediately recognizable to anyone familiar with the Damaskos vocabulary.
The cross is crafted in 18K gold and weighs 5.7 grams — substantial enough to wear as a statement, refined enough for daily use. The surface is worked with twisted wire and granulation, two techniques that trace directly to ancient Greek jewelry-making, in which tiny spheres of gold and coiled wire are applied by hand to create depth and pattern. A single round diamond, 1.80mm and totaling 0.02 carats, is set at the center. Each element is shaped entirely in the Damaskos atelier in Athens.
Damaskos has been producing handcrafted gold jewelry in Athens for decades, drawing directly from Byzantine and Archaic Greek source material rather than reinterpreting it. This cross is designed to be worn — as a daily piece, a devotional object, or an heirloom passed intact to the next generation. The combination of weight, finish, and hand-applied detail means it will not date.
Features
Handcrafted
Solid Gold
Fine Materials
Byzantine Heritage
The Damaskos Collection
Each cross is handcrafted from 18K gold in the Damaskos workshop in Athens, drawing directly from Byzantine-era design traditions. For double-sided cross pendants, explore the Constantinata collection. Crosses pair with gold necklaces and pendants. Book a consultation for bespoke commissions.
