THE MALTESE CROSS IS A SYMBOL OF PROTECTION AND A BADGE OF HONOR. IT CONSISTS OF 4 "V" OR ARROWHEAD-SHAPED QUADRILATERALS. THIS 14KT YELLOW GOLD MALTESE TURQUOISE CROSS IS A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE WITH ITS 4 "V's" CRAFTED IN OPENWORK GOLD. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS STUNNING BEADING AND ROPING, MOST NOTABLY AROUND THE LOVELY ROUND PERSIAN TURQUOISE IN THE CENTER. THIS EXTRAORDINARY PIECE IS 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER, AND THE BAIL IS 3/8 INCH LONG.