No. 94485250

Imperial Jasper with GREEK CROSSES of Protection - 925 silver closure gold plated - FIRST QUALITY - Necklace
No. 94485250

Imperial Jasper with GREEK CROSSES of Protection - 925 silver closure gold plated - FIRST QUALITY - Necklace
I am offering at auction a spectacular long necklace of blue imperial jasper beads and GOLD-PLATED HEMATITE GREEK CROSSES (Symbol of protection and balance). The entire necklace has been hand-strung with knots at each protective Greek cross. The clasp is made of gold-plated 925 silver.
Material: Imperial Blue Jasper - FIRST QUALITY - AAAA+
Size: 5 mm in diameter
Greek crosses made of hematite coated in gold
Neck length: 250 cm (VERY LONG!!!)
925 silver closure plated in gold, marked "925"
Professionally hand-spun with knots at every Greek cross.
Gift box and protective bag
The photos are part of the description
The display bust measures 22 cm in circumference (not for auction)
Greek cross (crux quadrata): An ancient type of cross with arms of equal length.
It is the most absolute simplification of the symbol. It is concentration in its purest form.
The meaning of the Greek Cross is protection and balance, due to its symmetrical shape with arms of the same size. It is also believed that the Greek cross is a representation of God and on the other hand the Latin cross that we all know is the representation of the crucifixion of Christ.
The Greek Cross, despite its name indicating that it was born and used primarily in Greece, is not so. The Greek Cross first appeared in the East by the Christians who inhabited those territories. The cross was based on the Cross of Immisa where Jesus died, but with the shortened arm, giving it a symmetrical aesthetic so it could be seen the same way from any direction.
It is believed that the use of this cross in the East was influenced by the True Cross found in Jerusalem. Helena of Constantinople, also known as Saint Helena, dedicated her life to finding the relics of the True Cross (the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified). She traveled to Jerusalem around the year 326 to discover its location. Finally, she was told to seek the place where the true cross and the tomb of Jesus were located. Then, her son Constantine built a church at his mother's request in the same place where there was already an ancient temple erected to Venus (for the Romans) or to Aphrodite (for the Greeks). This church was known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located in the area of the ancient city of Jerusalem.
After finding the cross where Jesus Christ died, Saint Helena cut the lower part of the Cross (about a fifth of its height) and sent it to Rome as a relic, known as Lignum Crucis. She then left the remaining cross in Jerusalem, which, after being sawed, took the shape of a Greek cross.
The blue imperial jasper connects you with the spiritual world, balancing the yin-yang energy. It has a refreshing and calming effect; it promotes relaxation, sincerity, and frankness. Additionally, it helps to overcome fear and regain confidence, developing strength and inner balance.
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