Sideways Cross Necklace — Sterling Silver

Sideways Cross Necklace or Center

$296.07

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Item KJ-39A81A6A23 · In Stock · 2 options

Selected: Sterling Silver

The Sideways Cross Necklace or Center is a necklace in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold. Choose from 2 options by metal, priced $296.07 to $968.07. Free insured shipping inside the United States.

Metal: Sterling Silver

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The Sideways Cross Necklace or Center at a glance

The Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3) is a necklace made in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow Gold. In detail, the chain is 1 mm wide, overall size is about 14.62 x 11.09 mm, and the finish is polished.

For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), 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 Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), the cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith, worn as a daily reminder of belief. A sideways design sets the motif horizontally along the chain, so it lies flat at the collarbone.

For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), it measures about 14.62 x 11.09 mm (0.58 x 0.44 in), smaller than a U.S. dime (17.9 mm across). A polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out.

At $296.07 to start, the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3) is priced below 61% of the 840 necklaces and pendants in the shop. Similar designs include the 16-18 Inch Sideways Cross Necklace and the Celtic-Inspired Cross Necklace or Pendant.

Specifications

These figures come from the manufacturing specification for the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals: Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold
Finish: Polished
Width: 1 mm
Link style: Cable
Length: 16-18 in
Clasp: Spring Ring
Pendant size: 14.62 x 11.09 mm
Bail: Jump Ring
Options: 2
Price: $296.07 to $968.07

Prices by option

The Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3) comes in 2 combinations across metal, and prices run $296.07 to $968.07. 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 Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), 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.

Sterling Silver: $296.07
14K Yellow Gold: $968.07

Which option is right for you

Start with the metal, because it sets both the look and most of the price. Here is what each of the 2 metals offered for the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3) is best at.

For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), sterling Silver, from $296.07: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), 14K Yellow Gold, from $968.07: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.

About the metals

1 of the 2 options of the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3) is 14K gold, starting at $968.07. 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 Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3) starts at $968.07. Yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), in Sterling Silver, it starts at $296.07. 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 Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold is the usual choice for people who react to jewelry. 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 Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold and yellow vs white vs rose gold.

Fit and wear

For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), length guide for this style: 16-18 in: sits at the base of the neck. See the chain length guide for how length and width work together.

For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), it closes with a spring ring clasp. A spring ring is compact and discreet on fine chains.

Styling notes

For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), layer two or three lengths about two inches apart so each piece keeps its own space. Compare link styles in gold chain styles.

Occasions and gifting

The Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3) 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 Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3) at $296.07 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 Sideways Cross Necklace or Center.

For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), Pierced Cross Disc Necklace, from $303.36: $7.29 more to start.
For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), Interlocking Heart Necklace or Center, from $288.01: $8.06 less to start.
For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), Interlocking Circle Necklace or Center, from $266.79: $29.28 less to start.
For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), Petite Mama Script Necklace or Center, from $239.07: $57.00 less to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3) in Sterling Silver or 14K Yellow 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.

Before you order

A short checklist for the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3).

For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), 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 Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3).

For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), karat (K): the share of pure gold out of 24 parts: 10K is 41.7%, 14K is 58.5%, 18K is 75%.
For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength, often stamped 925.
For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), spring ring: a small round clasp with a spring-loaded opening, common on fine chains.
For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), bail: the loop at the top of a pendant that a chain passes through.
For the Sideways Cross Necklace or Center (sideways-cross-necklace-or-center-3), 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 16-18 in long. It sits at the base of the neck.

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.

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