JUDITH RIPKA DIAMOND MALTESE CROSS PENDANT-18K/925 STERLING

Gorgeous, genuine Judith Ripka Diamond Maltese Cross pendant purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue in NY. This piece is real Judith Ripka, from when she was designing and running the company; it is not from a TV shopping channel. Ripka was known as the queen of crosses, and this pendant illustrates why. It features her signature Berge texturing with Diamonds in the center and on each of the cross arms. The bale opens and closes securely and has a safety catch; you can wear this on a substantial chain, a charm necklace or even a string of pearls. Probably my favorite piece of jewelry for a long time, but I haven't worn it in a while and it deserves a new home. 18K Yellow Gold and 925 Sterling Silver. Excellent condition, treasured and well cared for. Signed and marked. Measures I.25 inches top to botton including bale, and .75 inches across.