Coupled Cross Pendant

Highlights

• A coupled cross motif gives the piece a classic design.
• Prong settings leave the round cubic zirconia open to light from the sides.

Good to Know

• The piece is rhodium plated over .925 sterling silver with silver fineness 925.
• The rhodium plated over .925 sterling silver finish is a surface layer that polishing compounds and dips can thin.
• Avoid abrasives such as toothpaste, which can scratch the underlying metal and leave it hazy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the pendant solid or plated?

It is rhodium plated over .925 sterling silver. The finish is a surface layer over the underlying metal rather than a solid construction of the finish metal on the piece. Its silver fineness is 925, identifying the metal beneath the plating.

What does the 2.7 (mm) stone measurement refer to?

The 2.7 (mm) measurement refers to one accent stone, not the full pendant. The round cubic zirconia stones together have 0.6 ct total stone weight. Prong settings hold the stones at points around them while leaving the rest of each stone open.

What does a prong setting mean for the stones?

The round cubic zirconia stones are in prong settings. A prong setting grips a stone at a few points and leaves the rest open, allowing more light to reach it from the sides than a closed setting. The 0.6 ct total stone weight applies across the stones.

How to Care for Your Coupled Cross Pendant

1. Clean rhodium plated over .925 sterling silver with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, a soft cloth, and a thorough dry.
2. Keep the piece away from chlorine and perfume.
3. Store it dry and closed.
4. Avoid polishing compounds, dips, and abrasives such as toothpaste, which can thin the plating or scratch the underlying metal.