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Christian Jewelry Gifts

Christian jewelry comes in many forms and sizes with an infinite amount of mounting metal and gemstone combinations. In recent years Christian jewelry has also grown from much more than you basic cross pendant to include various other Christian religious icons like the Ichthus fish, prayers boxes and Christian saints as well as specialized religious jewelry to commemorate important Christian events like Baptism and Confirmation. Although Christian Jewelry makes a wonderful and thoughtful gift on any occasion, you should be aware of the symbolic background behind each of the religious emblems so that you can choose the most appropriate Christian jewelry for the occasion.

Christian Jewelry: Crosses

Christian crosses are worn as the universal Christian symbol and the most popular form of Christian jewelry. Cross jewelry varies from simple gold settings to elaborate gemstone designs. Because of the diversity in the available styles, Christian cross jewelry is considered to be an appropriate piece of Christian jewelry to give on any occasion. On special religious events like a child’s first communion, a diamond cross pendant or 14K gold cross earrings make a more suitable gift than a basic metal cross. However, on birthdays or other holidays, silver cross pendants with colorful gemstones are an excellent choice of gift to give or receive.

Christian Jewelry: Saint Medallions

Saint pendants are a wonderful way to commemorate your favorite religious icons and spiritual heroes. By wearing this type of Christian jewelry, you are able to express your faith while honoring a treasured holy figure. Gifting someone with a medallion etched with a picture of their favorite saint adds a personal touch to the religious gift as well as presenting them with a piece of fine jewelry. Saint pendants make especially wonderful gifts to give for Confirmation, particularly if the medallion depicts the saint of their choosing as their protector and a guide.

Christian Jewelry: Prayer Boxes

Another popular piece of Christian jewelry is the Prayer Box. Prayer boxes come in a variety of designs with many different decorations. Some prayer boxes include cross designs or even come in the shape of an Ichthus fish. No matter which design you choose, they all have the same wonderful function. Prayer boxes are designed to be worn as a pendant or charm as a place to keep small prayers or thoughts close to your heart. Prayer Boxes also makes extremely sentimental gifts, since the giver can choose to include a personal wish or prayer within the box. Prayers boxes make wonderful gifts to give on any Holiday, but also specifically during the celebration of religious sacraments like First Communion, Confirmation or even Weddings.

Christian Jewelry: Ichthus fish

Ichthus fish jewelry is a more contemporary way of expressing your faith but is slowly becoming and more popular form of Christian jewelry. Ichthus fish are worn specifically to represent your faith in the lord since the fish symbol represents Jesus. It is because of this symbolism that this Ichthus fish has earned the nickname of the Jesus fish. Ichthus fish pendants make a wonderful gift to give on birthdays, Christmas and any other Holidays. Although they can be given as gifts on special religious celebrations, it is not the most common choice.

Other types of Christian jewelry includes images of the bible, religious quote medallions, and pendants specially designed for different religious sacraments. The best part about Christian jewelry is that almost all the jewelry is unisex. Although some girls may prefer a little more flourish on their Christian jewelry, it all has the same meaning no matter which gender is wearing it. So give a gift that means a lot, no matter the occasion, with Christian jewelry.