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Russian Orthodox Cross Navy .925/24k-g #982827

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Russian Orthodox Cross Navy .925/24k-g #982827
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Very Limited edition. Russian Orthodox iconography, put it a jewelry you can wear!</em></td>
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Museum Quality highly collectible Russian Orthodox cross made by famous Russian Church jeweler Yurii Fedorov in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Mainly worn only by members of the clergy and Russian royalty, these pieces are offered here in the United States in VERY LIMITED quantity for a very limited time, imported directly from Russia.

Each piece has an outer frame of gilded 24k solid gold (.999 pure gold). The sculpted iconography is done in solid sterling silver (.925 purity silver) and then deeply oxidized to bring out the detail. Astonishing precision, each piece tells a unique religious story.

"Navy"

I need to break out my Old Testament and New Testament in order to get all of the names correct, but each block on this Crucifix tells a story. Starting with the Crucifixion of Jesus we have Mary collecting the blood of Christ when the last wound was inflicted on him by a Roman spear and blood poured from his side. On the other side is the Apostle John, who he gave to his mother, Mary at the last hours of his life.

I am not sure, but I think that the 3 faces on the points of the cross refer to the 3 wise men. On the jointed bail on the front of the Crucifix are 3 messenger angels sitting around a table conversing.

On the back side we have a Guardian Angel protecting the sailors in choppy sea. On the left is Jesus pulling up Peter from the sea after Peter lost his faith that God would not hold him up and that he would drown. On the right side we see Jesus walking on water ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent/New</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:2004</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Feodorov</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:2.25</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:.125 in thinnest part</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:1.25</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:19.5 grams</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Russian Orthodox Cross Navy .925/24k-g</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Russian Orthodox Iconography</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Gilded 24k exterior, Solid Sterling .925 interior sculpture</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Russian Orthodox</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Decatur, IL</td></tr>
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