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Not lab-grown, not treated
Solid 14K Gold
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Handcrafted in NYC
Made to order in your exact size
Byzantine Cross Pendant — Natural Champagne Diamond
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Everything is made to order, and it takes 5-8 days to make each piece. After you order is ready expect 2-3 days to receive you order.
We ship priority with no additional cost, fully insured, and signature upon arrival is required.
A cross rendered the way the old icon-makers would have made it — equal arms flaring into soft, cusped points, the gold hand-textured so it catches light like something unearthed rather than machine-stamped. Five natural champagne diamonds sit flush in smooth bezel settings across the face: one brilliant-cut stone at the heart, four anchoring each arm. The warm honey-amber of the stones against the hand-textured gold surface is unlike anything in contemporary jewelry. At approximately 1 inch tall and 1 inch wide, it reads clearly at the neckline without overpowering it.
Five natural champagne diamonds, .34ct total weight, round brilliant cut, graded on the Argyle C1–C7 color scale. The color is geological — formed over billions of years under extreme pressure, not treated or enhanced. Each stone is bezel-set individually into the hand-textured surface, the smooth gold collar holding it flush and secure against the skin. The champagne color — pale gold to warm honey — reads as one continuous warmth with the yellow or rose gold, and announces itself beautifully against white gold.
The Byzantine cross is one of the oldest cross forms in Christianity — equal-armed, with the characteristic cusped terminals that appear in Orthodox iconography, church mosaics, and heritage jewelry from Constantinople through Queens. This pendant carries that form faithfully: the proportions are correct, the hand-textured surface catches light the way antique gold does, and the bezeled champagne diamonds read as part of the form rather than applied ornament. Pendant only — chain sold separately. We recommend a 1.2mm cable or box chain in 18 or 20 inch length.
Available in solid 14K yellow gold, 14K white gold, and 14K rose gold. No plating, no gold-fill — solid throughout. Yellow gold is the most traditional reading for a Byzantine cross and works in continuous warmth with the champagne stones. White gold creates bold contrast, making the honey-amber of the diamonds announce themselves. Rose gold shares the same warm frequency as champagne diamonds — soft, luminous, quietly luxurious. All metals are nickel-free and safe for sensitive skin.
Every cross is cut, textured, and finished by hand in our Woodside, Queens workshop by founder Dimitri. The Byzantine forms I grew up around in the Greek Orthodox tradition — rendered in solid 14K gold, set with natural champagne diamonds, and built to be worn every day and handed down. Production takes 2–3 weeks from order confirmation. Ships free, fully insured, signature required on delivery. Lifetime manufacturing warranty. Call or text 929-806-1502.
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Not lab-grown, not treated
Solid 14K Gold
No plating, no shortcuts
Handcrafted in NYC
Made to order in your exact size

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Every Brownstone piece ships in our signature cream suede pouch, embossed with the Black Pearl of Queens mark. Polishing cloth and care card included. No extra wrapping needed — it arrives exactly as it should be given.
Cognac and champagne diamonds are natural fancy color diamonds graded on the Argyle C1–C7 scale. The warm amber-brown color is formed over billions of years through geological pressure — not treatment, not enhancement, not a lab. Every stone is one of a kind. The color that takes billions of years to form is the color you wear every day.
Champagne diamonds (C1–C4) range from pale gold to deep honey. Cognac diamonds (C5–C7) are deeper amber-orange. Every stone is graded before setting. No two are the same shade.
14K brown gold is our signature Brownstone alloy — stone and metal become one continuous cognac tone, nothing else reads like it. Yellow gold amplifies warmth and works with every grade. White gold creates bold contrast, making cognac stones announce themselves. Rose gold and champagne diamonds share the same warm-pink frequency — soft, luminous, quietly luxurious. Platinum is the most formal and the most durable.
Natural fancy color diamonds graded on the Argyle C1–C7 scale. The warm amber-brown color is formed over billions of years through geological pressure — not treatment, not a lab. Every stone is unique.
Every diamond in the Brownstone Collection is a natural diamond. The complex warm color comes from physical crystal structure that cannot be replicated in a lab.
You can measure your ring size using a ring sizer tool or by wrapping a thin strip of paper around your finger and measuring the circumference. Best measured in the evening when fingers are at their largest. Use our ring size guide for full instructions.
Ring prices vary because each size requires a different amount of precious metal. Larger sizes use more solid gold, which affects the price. All pricing is transparent at checkout.
Yes — the entire Brownstone Collection is designed to stack and pair. Call or text us at 929-806-1502 to discuss a matching set. We can match stone grades, metal, and profile to create a set that works together perfectly.