Cross Necklace or Pendant

$204.29

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Item KJ-6144F76F89 · In Stock · 8 options

Selected: Sterling Silver · 17.5 x 11 mm

The Cross Necklace or Pendant is a pendant necklace in Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White Gold. Choose from 8 options by metal, size, and option, priced $204.29 to $922.51. Free insured shipping inside the United States.

Metal: Sterling Silver

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Option

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The Cross Necklace or Pendant at a glance

The Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17) comes in Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White Gold: a pendant necklace with a balanced, wearable build. In detail, the chain is 1 mm wide, overall size is about 12.3 x 8.5 mm, 17.5 x 11 mm, or 32 x 20 mm, the finish is polished, construction is solid, and it is made in standard weight.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), cable chain uses uniform oval links, the most versatile everyday link style. The cross is worn as an expression of faith; a clean outline keeps it readable at a small size. Crosses are traditional gifts for baptisms, first communions, and confirmations.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), the cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith, worn as a daily reminder of belief.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), the smallest option measures about 12.3 x 8.5 mm (0.48 x 0.33 in), smaller than a U.S. dime (17.9 mm across); the largest is about 32 x 20 mm. A polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out. The bail opening, where the chain passes through, is about 2.5 x 2 mm. Pick a chain whose clasp is smaller than that opening, or one fine enough to thread through before it is closed.

At $204.29 to start, the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17) is priced below 90% of the 840 necklaces and pendants in the shop. Similar designs include the Cross Necklace or Charm/Pendant and the Four-Way Cross Medal Necklace or Pendant.

Specifications

The table lists the published specification for each option of the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals: Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold
Finish: Polished
Plating: Rhodium-Plated
Width: 1 mm
Weight: Standard Weight
Construction: Solid
Link style: Cable
Length: 18 in
Clasp: Lobster Clasp
Pendant size: 12.3 x 8.5 mm, 17.5 x 11 mm, or 32 x 20 mm
Options: 8
Price: $204.29 to $922.51

Prices by option

The Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17) comes in 8 combinations across metal, size, and option, and prices run $204.29 to $922.51. Price follows material: karat gold and platinum cost more than silver, and each step up in width or carat weight adds metal or stone.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), by size: 12.3 x 8.5 mm from $222.36; 17.5 x 11 mm from $204.29; 32 x 20 mm from $223.61.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), by option: Pendant · Cross Pendant from $222.36; Necklace · 18 In from $301.67.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), the price on the page updates as you choose options. At checkout, the price and availability of the exact option are confirmed against live inventory before your card is authorized.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), sterling Silver: 4 options, $204.29–$301.67
For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), 14K Yellow Gold: 3 options, $421.74–$922.51
14K White Gold: $433.74

Choosing between the options

Start with the metal, because it sets both the look and most of the price. Here is what each of the 3 metals offered for the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17) is best at.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), the least expensive way into this design is the Cross Pendant — Sterling Silver at $204.29. At the top of the range, the Cross Pendant — 14K Yellow Gold is $922.51. Both ship with the same free insured ground delivery, returns policy, and one-year warranty.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), sterling Silver, from $204.29: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), 14K Yellow Gold, from $421.74: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.
For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), 14K White Gold, from $433.74: the everyday white gold, durable and bright under rhodium.

About the metals

4 of the 8 options of the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17) are 14K gold, starting at $421.74. 14K gold is 58.5% pure gold. It is the most popular karat for fine jewelry in the United States because it balances rich color with the hardness daily wear asks for.

In yellow gold, the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17) starts at $421.74. Yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

In white gold, the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17) starts at $433.74. White gold is gold alloyed with white metals and finished with a bright rhodium plating. The plating slowly wears with time; a jeweler can re-plate it in about an hour, typically every one to three years with daily wear.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), in Sterling Silver, it starts at $204.29 across 4 options. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. It has a bright, cool shine and will tarnish with air and skin contact over time; a polishing cloth brings it back.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold is the usual choice for people who react to jewelry. Some white gold alloys contain nickel and sterling silver contains a small amount of copper. If you know you react to a specific metal, contact us before you order and we will check the alloy for the option you want.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold, yellow vs white vs rose gold and platinum vs gold.

Fit and wear

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), length guide for this style: 18 in: falls at the collarbone, the most common pendant length. See the chain length guide for how length and width work together.

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), it closes with a lobster clasp. A lobster clasp is the more secure of the common clasps and the easiest to work one-handed.

Wearing and pairing

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), wear it alone at the collarbone, or layer it with a shorter chain for contrast. Compare link styles in gold chain styles.

Occasions and gifting

The Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17) suits a baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, or Easter gift. It also suits a meaningful gift for a birthday, anniversary, or Mother's Day, or a daily necklace for work and weekends. Solid precious metal holds its color and can be polished, repaired, and passed down.

Similar pieces at a glance

Weighing the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17) at $204.29 against similar pieces? The 4 styles below are the closest matches to it in the shop by design and price, each with its starting price and the difference from the Cross Necklace or Pendant.

Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17). Methodist Cross Necklace or Pendant, from $213.38: $9.09 more to start.
Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17). Petite Cross Necklace or Pendant, from $216.55: $12.26 more to start.
Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17). Freeform Cross Necklace or Pendant, from $206.52: $2.23 more to start.
Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17). Engravable Cross Necklace or Pendant, from $213.31: $9.02 more to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17) in Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White Gold: sterling silver tarnishes with air and skin contact, so store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth; karat gold cleans with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush; white gold's rhodium plating can be refreshed by a jeweler when the warmer base color starts to show.

Before you order

A short checklist for the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17).

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), compare the length with a chain you already own, or measure with a piece of string.

Terms used on this page

Jewelry terms that show up on the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17).

For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), karat (K): the share of pure gold out of 24 parts: 10K is 41.7%, 14K is 58.5%, 18K is 75%.
For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength, often stamped 925.
For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), rhodium plating: a thin layer of a bright white platinum-group metal applied over white gold and silver.
For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), lobster clasp: a spring-loaded clasp shaped like a claw, secure and easy to open.
For the Cross Necklace or Pendant (cross-necklace-or-pendant-17), cable chain: uniform oval links, the most common chain for pendants.

Shipping, returns, and warranty

Insured ground shipping is free on every U.S. order. Faster options are priced at checkout and get cheaper as the order total rises. In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after the order is accepted. Shipping policy.

Eligible unworn pieces can be returned within 7 days of delivery. Unless the return is for our error or a verified defect, you pay insured return shipping. Returns policy.

Your card is authorized at checkout and charged only when we accept the order. Manufacturing defects are covered for one year. Limited warranty.

Questions about this piece

How long is the chain?

The chain is 18 in long. It falls at the collarbone, the most common pendant length.

Is it solid gold?

Yes. Karat gold options are gold alloy all the way through, not plated or filled.

Will gold tarnish?

Karat gold does not rust, and in normal wear it does not tarnish. Lotion and soap film can dull it; warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush bring the shine back.

Is sterling silver real silver?

Yes. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, alloyed with a small amount of other metal for strength.

Will sterling silver tarnish?

Yes, slowly, with air and skin contact. Store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth. Rhodium-plated silver resists tarnish until the plating wears.

Will white gold turn yellow?

The rhodium plating on white gold wears slowly with daily use and can reveal a warmer tone underneath. A jeweler can re-plate it quickly, usually every one to three years.

Can I wear it in the shower or pool?

Take it off to swim, bathe, or use a hot tub: chlorine and salt water speed tarnish on sterling silver and chlorine in pools and hot tubs can weaken karat gold alloys over time. If it gets wet, rinse in clean water and pat dry.

How fast will it arrive?

In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after payment is captured. Insured ground shipping is free; next-day and Saturday upgrades are offered at checkout.

Can I return it?

Yes. Unworn pieces in original condition can be returned within 7 days of delivery for a refund to the original payment method.

Is it a good gift?

The Cross Necklace or Pendant makes an easy gift. Every order ships insured, and our 7-day window covers eligible unworn pieces.