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Why Cross Jewelry? 
Part Two.
As the Cross started to be used by various early Christian Churches the first style of the cross was the Tau cross which is a T shaped cross. Also the Greel Chi Ro symbol was used as a Cross.

There are a large number of different styles of Crosses, some which represent various Christian Churches and others symbolically represent a few of the early Apostles and Saints. In researching this article there appear to be over 35 styles of Crosses, some are the same cross with different names. Many share the same meaning but many of the Christian Crosses have added symbolism.

Many Crosses are a combination of the traditional meaning of the Cross with various cultural influences. A good example of this is the Celtic Cross. The Celtic Cross is essentially a circle at the intersection of the two straight lines. The Ankh which was originally an Egyptian pagan symbol of life came to be known in Christian circles as the Cross of life.

The very early Christian movement used the Greek and Latin crosses. The Greek cross is two intersecting lines of equal length. The Latin cross consists of two intersecting lines where the vertical line is longer than the horizontal line. Most cross designs are spin off's from these two styles. As the development of Christian Churches grew they added their own styles and embellishments to represent the differences in their Christian faith. Some cross styles reflect the development of their artistic evolution. Some cross patterns were modified through the field of heraldry.

All of this history is important to understand in relationship to jewelry because cultures and Churches would make crosses for jewelry (primarily pendants for necklaces and rings) based on the style of Cross they were exposed to. As the evolution of different Christian faiths have grown so have the numerous styles of Crosses seen in jewelry.

As peoples taste in jewelry and symbolism change and their understanding of history improves, the religious jewelry industry has seen an increase in the "Christian Fish" thus bring into full circle the early Christian symbols.

As the transformation of the Cross grew from "crossing" ones self on their forehead or chest to carvings, sculpting to other art forms like stained glass etc the use of the Cross in jewelry was originally in the form of necklaces and rings.

Now days Cross jewelry has evolved beyond rings and necklaces to earrings, toe rings, charms, pins and brooches. While early on in the history of the Cross many churches had a specific style of cross as their iconic representation. Now days, while their are still Church specific cross designs, the majority of Crosses are non denominational in style affording Christianity and almost endless array of Crosses to choose from as they demonstrate their devotion to their faith.

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Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
$18.99 

 
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
$17.99 
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Sterling Silver Modified Canterbury Cross Pendant
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    Looking unto Jesus the author and finished of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Heb. 12:2  
     

Sterling silver flower cross pendant
Sterling Silver Flower Cross Pendant
Measures about 9/16" X 1 1/8" $12.99

 

Sterling silver textured Cross pendant
Sterling Silver Textured Cross Pendant
Measures about 3/4" x 1 3/8" $11.99

Sterling silver cross pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Measures about about11/16" x 1 3/16" $11.99

 

 
 
  Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:7  
     
Sterling Silver Fleur de Lis Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver Fleur De Lis Cross Pendant
Measures about 15/16" x 1 5/8"
 $13.99

Sterling silver slider pendant
Sterling Silver Slider Cross Pendant
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Sterling silver charm
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
 Measures about 3/8" x 3/4"
$10.99

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Sterling silver Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Slider Pendant
Measures about 3/4" x 15/16"
$14.99


 

 

Sterling Silver filigree Cross pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Measures about 7/8" x 1 5/8"
$12.99
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Measures about 1" x 1 5/16"
$11.99
17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:
  19 And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.
  25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
  31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. (John 19: 17, 19, 25 and 31)
   

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Sterling silver Vintage Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver modified Byzantine Cross Pendant
Measures 13/16" x 1 1/4"

$14.99


 

Sterling silver cross Pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Measures about 5/8" x 1 1/4"
$12.99

Sterling silver cross charm
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Measures about 1/2" x 1 1/16"
$10.99

     

Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
$14.99
 

Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
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Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
$19.99

Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Similar to the Eastern Cross
$29.99

Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Similar to the Cross of St. James
$20.99
 

 

 
 

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