Meaningful cross necklaces bring spiritual symbolism and personal expression to any jewelry collection. These enduring designs range from simple, understated pendants to ornate pieces with diamonds or gemstones, offering styles for daily wear and special occasions. Cross pendants work beautifully layered with other necklaces or worn alone as statement pieces.
Choose from gold cross necklaces in yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold, plus sterling silver designs. Styles include traditional Latin crosses, modern geometric interpretations, and vintage-inspired filigree patterns. Many feature diamond necklace elements for added brilliance, while plain metal designs showcase clean, minimalist beauty.
Cross pendant sizes range from delicate everyday pieces to bold statement designs. The versatile symbolism makes these necklaces meaningful gifts for baptisms, confirmations, graduations, or personal milestones.
Our cross necklace collection features quality craftsmanship in diverse styles. Find the perfect cross pendant to express your faith and personal style.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are cross necklaces called?
A necklace with a lowercase-t-shaped Latin cross is simply called a cross necklace. While there are other styles of cross necklaces—like the crucifix cross—simple cross pendants are the most common for jewelry. We offer classic Latin cross necklaces in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, sterling silver and platinum. We also offer cross necklaces for men and women with gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds and sapphires.
What does a cross necklace mean?
Cross necklaces for women and men are most often worn to indicate the wearer's faith as a symbol of Christianity. As with many types of jewelry, cross pendant necklaces are worn for personal reasons above all else. Cross chains are seen as symbols of love, hope and protection. Cross necklaces are commonly given as gifts for religious rites such as baptism or confirmation.
What chain goes best with a cross necklace?
Our cross necklaces come with matching metal chains for an elegant and seamless look. Find classic white gold and yellow gold pendant and chain pairings, as well as pendants and chains in more modern metals like rose gold, platinum or sterling silver. An enduring platinum or gold cross pendant will never rust or tarnish, making your cross necklace a durable piece that you can treasure forever.
Silver cross necklaces will stay in shining shape with regular polishing and care. With so many stylish designs to choose from, it’s easy to find a timeless cross pendant and chain combination.
Are cross necklaces religious pendants?
In modern times, cross necklaces are most commonly worn as religious pendants. Though they're not used in religious practices like a rosary may be, they do signify the wearer’s Christian faith. Silver, platinum and gold cross necklaces are mostly given to people who practice the Christian faith as gifts for rites, accomplishments, birthdays, anniversaries, births and other celebratory occasions. People also purchase women’s and men’s cross pendants for themselves to wear on special occasions or even daily.
What does wearing a cross pendant mean?
Wearing a cross pendant is most commonly a signal of the wearer’s Christian faith. Everyone’s jewelry choices are unique and personal, so a cross pendant may have a different meaning for each wearer.
Are cross pendants fashionable?
Gold, platinum and sterling silver cross necklaces are always a fashionable choice for symbolic jewelry. Stylish and updated takes on the classic cross pendant include diamond crosses, white gold crosses and sideways cross necklaces in which the cross is attached to the chain at either end. They can be paired with matching precious metal earrings or fashion rings for a complete jewelry ensemble.
When do you gift a cross necklace?
Cross pendant necklaces are often gifted for religious rites in Christianity. This includes gifting a sterling silver cross necklace for first communion, gold cross necklaces for a baptism or matching women’s and men’s gold cross necklaces as a wedding gift.
Can I layer a cross necklace with other jewelry?
Cross necklaces layer beautifully with other chain necklaces and pendants. Vary chain lengths by 2-4 inches between pieces for balanced layering. Mix metals for contemporary style or keep consistent for classic looks. The cross pendant typically works as a focal point in layered combinations.
Do gold cross necklaces make good gifts?
With so much symbolism, our diamond, plain metal and gemstone cross necklaces are excellent gifts. They're commonly given for religious rites of passage but can also be given as graduation gifts or birthday presents.