Sacred symbols demand more than sentiment. They demand structural integrity that honors centuries of meaning.

The Double Cross Diamond Pendant isn’t your standard crucifix knockoff. This is the Patriarchal Cross—two horizontal arms above a vertical shaft—rendered in three-dimensional layered geometry that Byzantine craftsmen would recognize as worthy. At 39.12mm tall and 23.13mm wide, the proportions echo Eastern Orthodox iconography while the execution screams contemporary luxury jewelry.

Here’s the engineering behind the reverence: each arm features double-layer stacking at 2.64mm total thickness. Not flat extrusions pretending to be crosses. Actual dimensional overlap that creates shadow lines and depth perception. The upper arm (shortest), middle arm (longer), and descending vertical shaft all maintain consistent layered construction—visual rhythm that guides the eye downward while the structure stays balanced for comfortable wear.

But symbolism without sparkle doesn’t sell. The Double Cross Diamond Pendant files (JCD, 3DM, STL) include 64 pre-positioned seats for 1.4mm round brilliants—0.64 carats total distributed uniformly across every arm. Micro-pavé coverage transforms sacred geometry into light-catching architecture. Each cross arm becomes a diamond-lined pathway, the entire pendant a three-dimensional constellation that reads as both devotional and decidedly modern.

This bridges tradition and trend. Byzantine art meets bench jeweler efficiency.

Technical Specifications:

Professional JCD, 3DM, and STL file formatsTotal height: 39.12mmTotal width: 23.13mmStructural thickness: 2.64mm with layered depthDouble Cross/Patriarchal Cross configurationThree-dimensional overlapping arm constructionTwo horizontal crossbars: short upper, longer middleExtended vertical descending shaftDual-layer stacking on all cross arms64 pre-positioned round brilliant diamond seatsUniform stone size: 1.4mm diameter throughoutTotal diamond weight: 0.64 caratsComplete micro-pavé coverage plan:Upper horizontal arm fully setMiddle horizontal arm fully setVertical shaft completely lined with stonesContinuous diamond lines along all edgesByzantine/Eastern Orthodox traditional proportionsContemporary layered sculptural executionProduction-ready geometry for religious jewelryYour client wants a cross pendant that respects Orthodox tradition without looking like it came from a cathedral gift shop. You’re researching Patriarchal Cross proportions—that upper arm has to be shorter, but by how much? The layered effect sounds sophisticated until you’re actually modeling overlapping geometry that needs proper draft angles for casting. And where do 64 diamonds go to emphasize the sacred without overpowering the symbol? The Double Cross Diamond Pendant carries theological weight and technical demands simultaneously. You’re a jeweler, not a religious scholar with CAD expertise and pavé planning skills.

Religious jewelry is unforgiving territory. Get the iconography wrong, and you’ve disrespected a faith tradition. Skimp on the dimensional quality, and profound symbols flatten into cheap stamping. Mess up the pavé distribution, and 0.64 carats looks scattered instead of sacred. That 2.64mm thickness has to support dual-layer arms while maintaining structural balance and setting security. Meanwhile, your bench is backed up with orders that don’t require researching Byzantine art history, and the deadline for this custom commission just got moved up because the client’s pilgrimage is next month.

Our Double Cross Diamond Pendant model delivers liturgically accurate geometry and professionally engineered 64-stone pavé layout. Patriarchal Cross proportions verified, three-dimensional layered arms constructed for casting integrity, uniform 1.4mm diamond placement mapped across every surface. The design honors Eastern Orthodox tradition while the execution serves contemporary luxury markets. Three formats ready for immediate production. This is how efficient jewelers handle sacred commissions: source historically accurate models, execute reverent manufacturing, deliver devotion that looks devotional.

Faith deserves craftsmanship. Not modeling marathons.