Among the more restrained designs from the original Links of London years, the Sterling Silver Cross Pendant stands out for its simplicity, proportion and quiet presence.

Crafted in sterling silver, the design takes the form of a clean Latin cross with softly rounded ends and smooth polished surfaces. There is no enamel, gemstone setting or decorative engraving. The form itself does all the work.

At 20mm high and 15mm wide, this is larger than the Links of London Mini Cross Charm and is best understood first as a pendant rather than a conventional charm.

Vintage Links of London sterling silver Cross Pendant Charm

A Pendant Rather Than a Miniature Charm

Links of London produced crosses in more than one scale and style. This example is significant because its proportions give it a different role from the smaller charm designs.

The cross is large enough to sit clearly at the centre of a necklace and has enough visual weight to work as a standalone pendant. Its simple silhouette remains easy to read at a distance, while the polished surface gives it a clean and understated finish.

The standard Links of London oval bail means it can still be worn on a suitable bracelet, but its scale makes pendant wear the more natural interpretation.

Links of London plain silver cross pendant front view

Simple Form, Strong Proportion

The design is based on a classic Latin cross, with the lower vertical arm extending further than the upper section and side arms.

What gives the piece its Links of London character is the treatment of the form. The ends are softened rather than sharply squared, and the entire surface is smoothly polished. The result is less severe than a traditional ecclesiastical cross and more suited to everyday jewellery.

Its simplicity also means the design does not depend on fashion or decoration. The proportion, weight and finish remain the defining features.

Vintage sterling silver Latin cross by Links of London

A Larger Hero Charm

Although designed primarily as a pendant, the cross can also be worn as a larger focal piece on a bracelet.

On a Sweetie bracelet, it would sit differently from the smaller charms in the archive. Rather than blending into a group of miniature motifs, the cross has enough scale to act as a hero charm, giving the bracelet a central visual anchor.

That versatility reflects one of the strengths of the original Links of London charm system: pieces could move between necklace and bracelet wear depending on their bail, scale and the way the wearer chose to style them.

Links of London larger cross pendant with oval bail

Links of London and Spiritual Jewellery

The original Links of London archive included a range of spiritual and symbolic designs, from simple crosses to more elaborate religious forms.

This pendant belongs to the quieter end of that spectrum. It does not use gemstones, inscriptions or ornate detailing. Instead, it relies on one of the most recognisable symbols in jewellery and presents it in a polished, contemporary form.

That restraint gives the design broad appeal. It can be worn for faith, sentiment or simply for the clarity of its shape.

Hallmarked 2009 Links of London cross pendant

A Hallmarked 2009 Example

The example held in The Vault is hallmarked LL, 925 with a date letter for 2009.

That hallmark securely dates this particular surviving piece, although it does not necessarily establish when the design was first introduced or how long it remained in production.

Its dimensions are:

• Height: 20mm
• Height including jump ring: 24mm
• Width: 15mm
• Thickness: 2mm

Polished sterling silver cross pendant charm

Designed for Necklace or Bracelet Wear

The pendant is fitted with the standard Links of London oval bail, measuring approximately 9mm × 7mm. It will accommodate a suitable necklace or bracelet up to 5mm wide.

For necklace wear, the scale allows the cross to sit clearly as a standalone pendant. For bracelet wear, it can be attached using a split ring and treated as a larger hero charm.

Vintage Links of London cross necklace pendant

In The Vault

The vintage example now held in The Vault has been professionally cleaned and polished and remains in great condition. It is supplied with a split ring for Sweetie bracelet attachment.

Large Links of London hero charm in sterling silver

The Links of London Sterling Silver Cross Pendant is a good example of how the original house could achieve presence without complexity. Larger than the Mini Cross Charm, but still compact enough for everyday wear, it relies on proportion, polish and a familiar symbolic form rather than decoration.

Plain silver cross pendant with rounded ends