Diamond Cross Necklace Pendant

In recent years Christianity has suffered a blow at the hands of the United States Supreme Court.  Schools have been barred from saying prayers at sporting events, activists are lobbying to take “one nation under God” out of the pledge of allegiance, a judge in Alabama had to remove the Ten Commandments from the front of the courthouse, and God forbid you should say grace before meals at a public gathering.  Saying the Lord’s Prayer at invocations is now forbidden and Christmas, the celebration of Christ’s birth is no longer Christmas, it is now “the holidays.”  Christians, there is something you can do to counteract this very public attack on our faith.  Wear your cross necklace visibly with dignity and pride.

Christian jewelry does not have to be ostentatious to be meaningful.  You can wear a simple, yet elegant cross necklace with almost any attire.  If you are at a formal or semi formal gathering, a gold cross necklace, a white gold cross necklace or even a diamond cross necklace would adorn your neck with beauty and grace while making a statement of faith.  It is not necessary to be flamboyant to get your point across.  Simplicity often speaks louder than words.

I, personally, would like to start a movement where every Christian wore a large wooden cross necklace with their every day clothing.  Of course I know I am being unrealistic but I envision our lawmakers taking notice of millions upon millions of Americans “protesting” silently with a highly visible symbol that speaks for itself.  Perhaps the larger the cross necklace the louder our silence would speak.  Anyways, it’s a thought.

A silver cross necklace is lovely with casual wear and can also be worn with evening apparel.  It is not necessary to spend a small fortune on a cross necklace or a cross pendant.  If you have been wanting to wear a cross and yet don’t have the financial resources to buy gold, sterling silver is less expensive and can be quite exquisite.  You don’t have to wear a gold cross necklace to be identified as a Christian, but if you have your heart set on gold look for sales and discounts.  There are many online discount and wholesale jewelry sites where you can realize a huge savings in fine gold jewelry.  Shop around a bit an you are sure to find a gold cross pendant or necklace within your means.

Whether you are looking for something flashy or something understated and elegant, you can easily find a cross necklace to wear as a sign of your faith.  I believe that Christians need to take up a common front and display their faith proudly and boldly.  Yes, you can always write to your congressmen and senators but it needs to start somewhere.  They can hardly fail to notice ever growing numbers of people visibly wearing a cross necklace.  Christian jewelry is your statement on a private level.  It’s up to them to take our constitutional rights before the assembly.

Silver Cross Necklace

For centuries a cross necklace was the epitome of Christian jewelry.  The person wearing the cross was making a profession of faith.  The cross identified the wearer as a Christian.  This is not necessarily the case any more.  Today cross necklaces can be fashionable or gaudy, large or small, expensive or cheap.   They are made from a variety of materials and may or may not be embellished with precious and/or semi precious stones.

A Celtic cross necklace is worn by both men and women.  They are generally larger and more cumbersome than a traditional cross pendant.  A Celtic cross is defined by its ornate, filigree design.  They are often fashioned from silver, pewter and wood.  Because of their innate beauty they are often worn as a stylish piece of jewelry as opposed to being worn to identify with a religious belief system.

Cross necklaces and pendants are the focal point of a cross necklace set or a set of Christian Jewelry.  A set may include other adornments such as Christian rings, bracelets, earrings and pins.  Many sets are crafted in silver, gold or white gold.  Although expensive, a platinum cross necklace is worth the expense because it is truly exquisite.

Men’s cross necklaces are quite often larger than styles worn by women.  As with women’s cross necklaces, the cross may or may not be embellished with the figure of Jesus on it.  If the figure is on the cross it is a crucifix necklace.  While many crucifixes are fashioned from gold or silver, wood crucifix necklaces are also an option and generally are hung from a leather strap.  They tend to be large and worn with casual, everyday fashion.  Another type of cross that is commonly worn for everyday wear is the large pewter type.  Pewter crosses are also commonly hung from a leather strap but may be hung on sterling silver or stainless steel as well.

As with any other type of jewelry, cross necklaces and cross necklace sets can be found in stores ranging from discount retailers to fine jewelry shops.  Cross jewelry can be extremely expensive if crafted from gold and precious stones or it can be inexpensive if wood, stainless steel, sterling or pewter.  A cross necklace can be worn for any occasion and with any fashion.  Because there are so many to choose from you will easily be able to find one that meets your needs and fits your budget.