Lapis lazuli - Christian Cross Necklace - Christ - The Shield of Glory and Eternal Victory - Silver Clasp - Necklace

Lapis lazuli pearl necklace adorned with a finely wrought Christian cross featuring the resurrected Christ.
The Shield of Glory and Eternal Victory.

A necklace bearing the great Christian cross marked by the resurrected Christ in His glory, a badge of faith forged to raise a protective barrier against all adversity.

In the dimness of stone crypts where Gregorian chants resound, the Cross stands as the absolute anchor between heaven and earth. A witness to centuries of fervor and the battles waged by knights and ascetics, this symbol of redemption bears the figure of the triumphant Christ, arms open to embrace the universe and repelling the world’s darkness. Carved with monastic precision, it recalls the vow of the crusaders and cathedral builders, bearers of a spiritual fire that time and trials cannot consume. It is the badge of upright souls, an eternity shield forged to weather earthly storms under the gaze of grace.
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Dimensions:
- necklace length: 52.8 cm.
- weight: 42 g.
- lapis-lazuli beads: about 0.7 cm in diameter.
- Christ cross in antiqued silver metal: 2.5 x 3.8 cm.
Screw clasp stamped Argent 925. 925 silver ring. Mounted on a Japanese steel thread nylon-coated strand.
Necklace handmade with care.
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The imprint of the great sanctuaries of the East
Inherited from Byzantine traditions and the earliest sacred sculpture workshops, the Christian cross depicting Christ with open arms synthesizes the mystery of the resurrection and spiritual sovereignty. Master artists carved these effigies to act as threshold guardians, protecting the wearer from dark influences and the torments of the mind.

The standard-bearer of fidelity and triumph
Wearing this cruciform insignia is to embrace the memory of the orders of chivalry and the guardians of the Invisible. It is to affirm a stance of integrity in the face of chaos, a timeless commitment dictated by the strength of faith and the nobility of paths marked by ancestral traditions.
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Some precious and semi-precious stones may undergo traditional treatments intended to enhance their color or transparency. No specific gemological examination has been performed on this piece.
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