Some jewellery tells a story. Others carry one. The Russian Cross Pendant by Links of London is both — a striking piece of sterling silver design that draws deeply from heritage, memory, and identity. Originally released as part of the Annoushka Collection in the mid-2000s, this pendant represents one of the brand’s most personal creations: a symbol of faith and family rooted in Russian culture and reinterpreted through British craftsmanship.
Links of London Russian Cross Pendant – Vintage Sterling Silver with Hinged Bail
A Cross with Cultural Weight
The traditional Russian Orthodox cross design is distinct from Western crosses — marked by its elongated form, additional crossbeams, and a strong connection to Eastern Christian iconography. Links of London embraced this heritage with quiet reverence, producing a high-polish sterling silver cross that balances spiritual symbolism with modern minimalism.
- Height: 46mm including bail (37mm without)
- Width: 20mm
- Material: Solid sterling silver
- Attachment: Hinged clasp-style bail fits chains up to 3.5mm wide
- Hallmarks: “LL” and “925” (on reverse)
Links of London Russian Cross Pendant – Vintage Sterling Silver with Hinged Bail
The Bail That Changes Everything
Most pendants feature a fixed bail — a simple loop through which a chain must pass. This piece does something different: it features a hinged, opening bail clasp, allowing the pendant to be clipped onto thicker chains, closed necklaces, or bracelets with large clasps. It’s a small innovation that makes this design exceptionally practical — and unexpectedly rare in the Links of London catalogue.
Links of London Russian Cross Pendant – Vintage Sterling Silver with Hinged Bail
From Personal Loss to Jewellery Legacy
This cross isn’t just about religion or form. According to the original Annoushka brochure, the collection was inspired by a rouble and a Russian cross inherited from founder Annoushka Ducas’s parents. The sentiment behind it is powerful — a quiet, wearable homage to personal lineage. Every detail in the piece reflects this story: from the Orthodox design to the hinged functionality, it’s an object made to endure and be passed on.
Links of London Russian Cross Pendant – Vintage Sterling Silver with Hinged Bail
Restored & Archival
This particular pendant has been professionally cleaned, polished, and fully restored to its original mirror shine. The clasp-style bail mechanism is in perfect working condition, and all hallmarks are intact and legible. It has not been engraved or personalised — keeping its full presence and potential for new meaning.
Styling & Significance
- Wear it solo on a chain as a quiet statement of faith or memory
- Layer with other pendants for a textured, personal look
- Gift it to mark a baptism, memorial, or spiritual moment
Links of London Russian Cross Pendant – Vintage Sterling Silver with Hinged Bail
Whether you’re drawn to its shape, its story, or its spiritual symbolism, the Links of London Russian Cross is a piece that resonates — deeply and quietly.
Links of London Russian Cross Pendant – Vintage Sterling Silver with Hinged Bail
Archived for Legacy
This pendant is now part of the Links London Design Archive, preserved as a record of the brand’s artistic and personal contributions to jewellery history. Its mix of Orthodox form, British silver, and hinged design make it one of the most distinctive spiritual pieces ever produced by the brand.
