Gold Iron Cross Pendant with Sterling & 18k Rivets

This gold iron cross pendant is not your average piece of jewelry. It’s raw. It’s bold. And it was made to make a statement. Designed and handcrafted in our Greenville, SC shop + studio, this one-of-a-kind iron cross necklace fuses materials not typically found in fine jewelry: rusted iron, sterling silver, and 18k yellow gold. The cross pendant itself is cut from a solid piece of rusted iron, allowing the natural oxidation and patina to take center stage. Every angle of this iron tells a story—of strength, imperfection, and resilience. Backed with a layer of sterling silver, the pendant gains a refined edge and added durability. The contrast between rough and smooth, shadow and shine, creates a striking piece of iron cross jewelry that’s as rugged as it is refined. Holding it all together? 18k yellow gold rivets. These tiny details serve both a function and a purpose—adding warmth, color, and contrast to the darkened iron and cool-toned silver. The result is a truly balanced, three-la