Religious jewelry in solid 14K and 10K gold and .925 sterling silver. A cross or a medal marks a beginning — a baptism, a First Communion, a confirmation — and is worn for decades, which is why the metal matters.
More about Religious Jewelry
Crosses by metal. Gold cross pendants, white gold crosses, sterling silver crosses, 10K gold crosses and diamond design crosses.
Two-tone crosses and crucifixes. Two-tone cross pendants, crucifix pendants, hollow crucifixes, Latin crucifixes, Passion crosses and cross pendants.
Saint medals. Gold saint medals and silver saint medals, with the devotions asked for most in popular devotions. Marian pieces are in Our Lady, and Irish and Celtic covers Claddagh and Celtic designs.
Beyond crosses and medals. Judaica with Star of David, chai and hamsa designs, sacraments and gifts, and faith charms.
Bail sizes fit standard chains — pair with a 14K gold chain or a sterling silver chain.
Questions about Religious Jewelry — Crosses, Medals & Judaica
Where should I start when choosing a cross?
Start with the form, because that is where the meaning sits — a plain Latin cross reads across all Christian traditions, a crucifix is specifically Catholic and Orthodox, and the ornamental forms carry their own associations. Metal and size follow from who will wear it and how often.
How do I know the metal is what it says?
Every gold piece is stamped with its karat and every sterling piece with .925, and the stamp is the guarantee. Lovely Rita's has sold fine jewelry since 2001 and lists the metal, purity and construction in the specifications on each product page.
Will this hang on a chain I already own?
Bail sizes across this range fit standard chains, so a piece here will generally hang on a chain you already have. Each product page lists the bail measurement where the supplier provides it. A heavier cross is steadier on a slightly thicker chain, simply because a fine chain shows the weight.
What size cross should I buy?
Judge it against the wearer rather than in millimeters. Every product page lists the height and width, and comparing those to a familiar coin is the quickest way to picture it. For a child, smaller and lighter is usually the right call; for an adult, the limit is what sits comfortably under a collar.
Is this a good gift, and for what occasion?
These are given most often for a baptism, First Communion, confirmation, a christening. A cross is one of the few gifts that is kept and worn for decades rather than used and replaced, which is why it suits a milestone.
Browse the full range in Cross Pendants & Crucifixes — Gold & Silver. The same style in other metals: Religious Cross Pendants — Gold & Silver, Gold Cross Pendants — 14K & 10K, 10K Religious Jewelry — Crosses & Medals.
