Among the more sculptural spiritual designs from the original Links of London years, the Double Cross Pendant stands apart for the way it transforms a familiar symbol into a three-dimensional silver structure.

Crafted in sterling silver, the pendant is formed from two open cross shapes intersecting at right angles. From the front, the design reads clearly as a traditional cross. Turned to the side, the second cross becomes visible and the pendant takes on a more architectural, almost structural character.

The result is a piece that changes constantly as it moves.

Vintage Links of London Double Cross Pendant sterling silver

Two Crosses, One Structure

The defining feature of the design is its construction.

Rather than placing one cross over another as decoration, Links of London formed the pendant from two separate open crosses that intersect through the same central axis.

That gives the pendant genuine depth. At approximately 5mm thick, it is substantially more sculptural than a conventional flat cross of the same height.

The second cross is therefore not an applied motif. It is part of the body of the pendant itself.

Links of London 3D Double Cross Pendant front view

A Different View from Every Angle

The strongest quality of the Double Cross is the way its silhouette changes depending on viewpoint.

Seen directly from the front, it appears simple and familiar.

Viewed from an angle, the second cross emerges and the open spaces between the two forms become more obvious. From the side, the geometry becomes almost architectural, with the intersecting arms creating depth and shadow.

That shifting appearance gives the pendant considerably more visual interest than its compact dimensions might suggest.

Vintage sterling silver sculptural cross pendant

Openwork Rather Than Solid Silver

The design is built from open outlines rather than solid cross forms.

This keeps the pendant visually lighter and allows light to pass through the structure, helping the two intersecting crosses remain clearly defined.

The polished sterling silver edges catch the light as the piece moves, while the open centres prevent the design from feeling overly heavy or severe.

Links of London openwork double cross design

A Compact but Substantial Pendant

The pendant measures approximately:

• Height: 20mm
• Width: 12mm
• Thickness: 5mm

Hallmarked 2010 Links of London cross pendant

Those proportions make it compact enough for everyday necklace wear while still giving it enough depth to feel substantial.

Its narrow width and open construction balance the 5mm depth particularly well, giving the pendant presence without unnecessary bulk.

Sterling silver Double Cross Pendant angled view

A Hallmarked 2010 Example

A surviving example is hallmarked LL, 925 with a date letter for 2010 and carries the Links of London three-ring logo.

That hallmark securely identifies the production year of that individual piece and confirms its sterling silver construction.

The dated hallmark does not necessarily establish when the Double Cross design was first introduced, but it places the design firmly within the original Links of London period.

Links of London three-dimensional cross jewellery

A More Architectural Approach to Symbolic Jewellery

Links of London produced a wide range of crosses and spiritual motifs, from small charm-scale pieces to larger pendants and more elaborate forms.

The Double Cross takes a notably different approach.

There is no enamel, gemstone setting or decorative engraving. The character of the piece comes entirely from proportion, open space and the intersection of the two forms.

That gives it a more architectural quality than many traditional cross pendants.

Vintage Links of London faith pendant in sterling silver

Why the Design Still Works

The Double Cross succeeds because it does not overcomplicate the symbol.

The form remains immediately recognisable, but the second intersecting cross introduces enough depth to make the pendant distinctive.

It can be appreciated as a symbolic piece, a piece of geometric jewellery, or simply as an unusual example of Links of London silver design.

Double Cross Pendant showing intersecting open forms

The Design in Context

The Links of London Double Cross Pendant is a strong example of the original house using construction rather than surface decoration to create character.

Two open crosses intersect at right angles. Nothing more is really needed.

The result is compact, sculptural and unexpectedly dynamic: a familiar symbol reworked into a piece that changes every time it turns.