In the broadest sense, the cross symbolizes the religion of Christianity, worn by millions to express their faith. A cross pendant or necklace is worn to memorialize Christ's death and resurrection and serves as a constant reminder of faith.
We feature a great variety of cross pendants and necklaces, hand crafted in precious platinum, gold and silver, as well as styles set with diamonds or precious gemstones. It is the meticulous attention to detail that sets our cross jewelry apart as the perfect keepsake that will be treasured for years to come. Read more about our Orthodox Crosses
The Orthodox cross, made up of two horizontal and one diagonal bar crossing a vertical pole, is the symbol of the Eastern orthodox church. The upper bar represents the sign "INRI," ("Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews") the mocking title bestowed on Christ by the Romans in the New testament account of the crucifixion.
The lower, slanted bar is simply a stylized footrest, a common design in early Christian crosses. Later folklore holds that the lower end points to hell, and the upper to heaven, representing the destinies of the two thieves crucified with Christ. The first thief, repentant, went to heaven, the second, who did not regret his sin, to hell.
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