Crafted from high-polished 14K gold, this beautiful Dagmar cross is adorned with several holy images: from the left and then clockwise are Mary, the Mother of God, St. Basil the Great, St. John the Baptist and St. John Chrysostom. The image in the cross's center is that of Christ as ruler of the world; on the back is Christ crucified. This cross is available in either yellow or white gold (yellow pictured); please select gold color from the drop-down menu above. The Dagmar cross is prized by the Danish people, and is frequently given as a gift to girls for chrismations, confirmations and weddings. For an enlarged view of this gold Dagmar Cross, click on the left-hand image.
This cross is associated with Queen Dagmar (pronounced "dowmer") of Denmark. Margarethe of Bohemia, who became known as Queen Dagmar, was the wife of Valdemar II (Valdemar the Victorious), King of Denmark from 1202-1241. When her grave was opened in in 1690, the cross was found around her neck, although some say that the cross came from the grave of Valdemar's sister, Richiza. The original cross, believed to date around 1000 A.D., became part of the Royal Cabinet of Curiosities in 1695.
You may select a specially-priced pendant chain to add to your purchase--click for specially priced pendant chains under $200; or chains over $200.
| 14K Yellow or White Gold Dagmar Byzantine Cross |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 26mm (1")L x 22mm (7/8")W |
| Gold weight | 6.62g |
