Types Of Cross Necklaces
There are many different types of cross necklaces. While they all symbolize the Christian faith, some may have different styles and meanings. Here are several of the most popular types of cross necklaces.
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Also known as a ringed cross, the Celtic cross has a circle at the top. This style was created in Ireland. The circle represents eternal life. |
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A Latin cross that also depicts the crucifixion of Jesus. It usually shows His body nailed to the cross with the crown of thorns on His head. |
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This is the most common cross in the religion. It has the typical longer descending arm. It offers a sleek beauty that many Christians prefer.
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Another recognizable form, this cross has equal arms on all sides. It has a short, stout look that makes it appealing for a more masculine style. It first appeared around the 4th century. |
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Used as the symbol of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, this shape features a large cross with sides of all equal lengths and a smaller cross placed within each right angle. It was once called the Crusaders cross for its relationship to the Crusades. |
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Also called a Russian cross, this type of cross features two crossbars near the top and one diagonal cross below. The shorter bar is intended to represent the plaque nailed to the cross of Jesus. The slanted bar symbolizes a footrest. Many orthodox crosses also contain the letters IC and XC. IC is short for the Greek characters Iota and Sigma, the first and last letters of Jesus. XC are Chi and Sigma, the first and last letters of Christ. |
Crosses can be seen in several other options that are tailored to specific regions or nations, as well. While there are many types of crosses available in terms of fine jewelry, these are the most common ones you will find on the market. Do you have specific questions that aren't answered here? Please read our jewelry guide
