Crucifixes, or cross necklaces, are a well-known piece of jewellery historically associated with the Christian religion. Recently they have become a fashion item and are worn by both followers of the religion and non-followers.
The symbol itself is not exclusive to any particular sect or denomination of the Christian church and is often given as a gift for a baptism or confirmation. Ultimately, the cross necklace can mean different things for different sects of Christianity, some believe it as a show of faith whereas other believe that it can ward away evil spirits.
In popular culture, the belief that the crucifix wards off evil spirits is used in Bram Stoker’s 19th century gothic novel Dracula, in which it is used to repel the antagonist vampire away from a protagonist. This is something that is seen in many gothic-esque fiction across the years and found it’s way onto television with vampires being repulsed in shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer amongst other things.
Crucifixes are generally made out of sterling silver or gold, however it is not uncommon for some to be made out of or decorated with other materials, such as diamonds.
Generally, the pendant itself is generally hung from a chain and features the one crucifix at the end, however, this is not always the case as some necklaces to feature multiple crosses on the same chain.
Whether you choose to wear it for religious purposes or not, the crucifix is a fine piece of jewellery that also makes a fantastic gift for a loved one’s religious ceremony. In recent years it has become a fashion object and is set to stay that way for many years to come! For more information, or to look at our great range of crucifix pendants, see our pendants page.
One of our best selling crucifixes is the 9ct Gold Crucifix Pendant