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The Meaning Behind Cross Pendants

For many Christians, wearing cross pendants is simply a sign of devotion to their faith. It is their way of showing where there beliefs lie and allow them to feel close and connected to their religion by wearing cross pendants. There are countless types of different cross pendant styles with an endless variety of different embellishments and gemstone adornments. While the core meaning behind all of these styles is representing the Christian faith, different characteristics and styles are designed to represent different aspects of the Religion.

Empty Cross Pendants

Simple cross pendants without decoration or without the image of Christ on the cross are considered empty. Empty cross pendants are an incredibly powerful Christian image and represent the idea that Christ died on the cross, was resurrected and now lives in Heaven. By wearing an empty cross, Christians are showing their faith in the Lord and the belief that he is now up in Heaven looking out for and helping guide believers in the Christian faith.

Because of the simplicity of empty cross pendants, many Christians also wear cross pendants as a sign that the Lord’s love is pure and undemanding. By wearing such a simple pendant, they are able to keep their God’s love close to their heart and constantly be reminded of his undying love for them. Empty cross pendants are also the ideal accessory to be engraved with a small, special message or important date.

Crucifix Cross Pendants

Crucifix cross pendants are most commonly worn by followers of the Catholic and Orthodox faiths. For these religions, the crucifix is a powerful image that reminds followers of what Christ endured to pay for their sins. Crucifix cross pendants are often worn as a reminder of his selflessness and as a symbolic image that represents how the redeeming work of Christ in continuous. Crucifix cross pendants were not worn until the 7th century because many people believed that the image of Christ nailed to the cross was too horrible and gruesome to be worn as jewelry. Many jewelry artisans were also fearful of attempting to depict an image of Christ in any form, much less nailed to a cross.

Embellished Cross Pendants

Today there are thousands of different types of cross pendant designs that have turned the traditional cross silhouette into a fashionable accessory. Jewelry makers and designers have not only played with the basic form of the cross, but have also added decorative embellishments like gemstones, diamonds, scrollwork and filigree to make this Christian symbol a contemporary accessory.

A Cross Pendant for Everyone

For many of the reasons mentioned above and more, many people simply wear cross pendants as a sign of their faith. But now with so many varieties of styles available, they are also a way to show off their personality and their personal taste. Cross pendants are a versatile accessory that can be worn both casual and elegant depending on the make and style of the cross itself.

Today, accessorizing with cross pendants is one of the most popular types of fashion pendants, with a constantly growing selection of different styles and designs to choose from. In nearly any jewelry store you’ll find a diverse collection ranging from simple and unadorned cross pendants to extravagant crosses covered in gemstones. With so many different designs, cross pendants are definitely a piece of jewelry that can be worn by either gender and at any age.