Susan Shaw Ida Mother of Pearl Cross Necklace

The Jerusalem Cross is one of the oldest Christian symbols — five crosses in one, representing Christ and the four corners of the world. Susan Shaw engraves this cross into a 1" mother of pearl disc and sets it on a gold paperclip chain, giving a centuries-old emblem a contemporary finish.

Mother of pearl is a natural material — each disc carries its own subtle variation in color and sheen, which means no two are identical. The iridescence catches the light differently depending on the angle, giving the pendant quiet movement without any added embellishment.

At 16" with a 3" extender, it sits at or below the collarbone — the right placement for a pendant meant to be seen.