Damiani Belle Epoque Cross: Size & Gold Guide
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The Belle Epoque cross is the piece most people picture when they think of Damiani. Enrico Grassi Damiani created the Belle Epoque collection after the frames of early cinema film, and the cross carries the same idea. Two rows of gold draw its outline and the stones sit between them like a strip of film.
The same design is made in several sizes, in white, rose and yellow gold, with diamonds or coloured stones. Here is how to choose.
- The classic cross is made in four sizes, from 14 x 12 mm to 28 x 23 mm (height x width).
- Classic crosses cost from 3,490 EUR to 13,690 EUR. Smaller crosses with carnelian, malachite or mother of pearl start at 2,190 EUR.
- It comes in 18k white, rose and yellow gold, and in burnished white gold for some newer models.
- Every cross is sold on a gold chain, 40 to 65 cm long depending on the model.
Choose the size
Damiani measures each cross in millimetres, height x width. The classic design comes in four sizes, and two newer models have a longer shape.
| Size | How it looks | From, EUR |
|---|---|---|
| 14 x 12 mm | Small and discreet, made for every day and easy to layer with other chains | 3,490 |
| 19 x 16 mm | Visible but still light, the most balanced size | 5,790 |
| 23 x 19 mm | The classic Belle Epoque cross, clearly readable from a distance | 8,290 |
| 28 x 23 mm | A statement piece that becomes the centre of the look | 12,980 |
| Newer, longer models | ||
| 26 x 20 mm | A longer, slimmer shape | 8,590 |
| 33 x 25 mm | The longer shape in a larger size | 12,980 |
LUX-A-PORTER prices in EUR, checked on 20 October 2026.
The photos show the design. They are not to scale, so rely on the millimetres when you compare sizes.
14 x 12 mm3,940 EUR
19 x 16 mm5,790 EUR
23 x 19 mm8,980 EUR
28 x 23 mm13,690 EURChoose the gold
White gold makes the diamonds look brighter and goes with silver toned watches. Rose gold is softer and warmer on the skin. Yellow gold is the most classic choice and suits vintage pieces. Here is the same 23 x 19 mm diamond cross in all three, at the same price.
White gold8,980 EUR
Rose gold8,980 EUR
Yellow gold8,980 EURSome newer models use burnished white gold, a darker finish set with diamonds and black diamonds.
Choose the stones
Coloured stones change the character of the cross. Sapphires give it a deep blue line, rubies and emeralds make it brighter, and black diamonds give it a graphic look that also works for men. In the classic sizes, sapphire and ruby versions cost slightly less than the all diamond cross of the same size.
Sapphires8,290 EUR
Emeralds8,980 EUR
Rubies8,290 EUR
Black diamonds8,890 EURFor a lighter budget, the newest small crosses in rose and yellow gold use carnelian, malachite and mother of pearl. They come in two sizes, 10 x 10 mm from 2,190 EUR and 15 x 15 mm from 3,290 EUR, and versions with diamonds start at 3,190 EUR.
- Original box and official certificate
- Fully insured worldwide delivery
The chain
Every Belle Epoque cross is sold on a matching 18k gold chain, so you do not need to buy one separately. The 14 x 12 mm crosses come on a 45 cm chain, the larger classic sizes and the longer models on 50 cm, and the small stone crosses on 40 or 45 cm. A few newer models have a 65 cm chain. The exact length is shown on each product page.
Questions and answers
How much is a Damiani Belle Epoque cross?
At LUX-A-PORTER the classic cross costs from 3,490 EUR for 14 x 12 mm to 13,690 EUR for 28 x 23 mm in gold with diamonds. The small crosses with carnelian, malachite or mother of pearl start at 2,190 EUR.
How long is the chain?
14 x 12 mm crosses come on 45 cm, larger classic sizes on 50 cm, and small stone crosses on 40 or 45 cm. Each product page shows the exact length.
Which size should I choose?
Choose 14 x 12 mm for a discreet everyday piece, 19 x 16 or 23 x 19 mm for a cross that is clearly visible, and 28 x 23 mm for a statement.
What comes with the cross?
Every cross sold by LUX-A-PORTER is original Damiani, made in Italy, and is supplied in the Damiani box with its certificate of authenticity. We ship worldwide.
Read also Damiani Mimosa explained and the Damiani ring size guide, or explore the full Belle Epoque collection and all Damiani jewelry.
