Moissanite Cross Pendant Necklace in 925 Silver

This is a cross pendant built to be worn on a tennis chain rather than on a plain link, and that changes the proportions. A pendant designed for a thin chain is usually kept light so it does not drag the chain forward. Here the face is wide and fully set, with stones running to the tip of each arm, and the bail is sized to let a 3mm or 4mm row pass through cleanly without the cross tipping on it.

The stones are D VVS moissanite on 925 sterling silver. D is the top of the colourless range and VVS means inclusions are difficult to find under magnification. Both matter on a chest piece, because it sits where people look during a conversation and gets inspected more closely than a ring ever does. Moissanite's refractive index near 2.65 is above diamond's 2.42, so the fire is heavier, and at Mohs 9.25 the facets survive daily contact with collars and jackets.

Five options cover how you want to buy it. Pendant only is for anyone who already owns the chain. The 3mm tennis chain at 18 inch or 20 inch is the restrained pairing and keeps the cross as the focus. The 4mm at the same two lengths gives the chain real presence of its own. On most men 18 inch sits at the base of the neck and 20 inch lands on the chest. Silver or gold finish throughout.

• Stone: D VVS moissanite, fully iced cross
• Metal: 925 sterling silver
• Finish: silver or gold
• Chain options: pendant only, 3mm or 4mm tennis chain
• Lengths: 18 inch or 20 inch
• Design: wide cross face, bail sized for a tennis row