Gold crucifix pendants in solid 14K and 10K yellow gold.
Cross or crucifix? A crucifix carries the corpus â the figure of Christ. A cross is the bare form. The distinction matters to some traditions and not to others, and it is worth asking before buying as a gift.
INRI. Several here carry the titulus above the crossbar, the letters standing for the inscription Pilate ordered placed on the cross.
Finishes. High polish, diamond cut and textured, in Latin and worked forms. Sizes run from small charms to substantial pendants.
See also gold cross pendants, corpus pendants, INRI crosses and every cross we carry. Pair with a 14K gold chain.
Questions about Gold Crucifix Pendants â 14K & 10K
What is the difference between a cross and a crucifix?
A crucifix is a cross that bears the corpus â the figure of Christ. A cross without the figure is simply a cross. The distinction is meaningful in practice: a crucifix is the form most associated with Catholic and Orthodox devotion, while a plain cross is worn across all Christian traditions.
Is 10K gold worth buying instead of 14K?
It depends on the wearer. 10K is 41.7% gold against 14K's 58.3%, so it is paler and costs less â but it is also harder, which means it stands up better to daily knocks. For a child's cross or a piece that will be outgrown, that trade is usually the right one.
What size cross should I buy?
Judge it against the wearer rather than in millimeters. Every product page lists the height and width, and comparing those to a familiar coin is the quickest way to picture it. For a child, smaller and lighter is usually the right call; for an adult, the limit is what sits comfortably under a collar.
Can a cross be engraved?
Some can. Where a piece has a flat enough back to take lettering, the product page says so â look for Engravable in the specifications. Pierced and openwork designs generally cannot be engraved, because there is no solid face to cut into.
What does hollow or solid mean in the specifications?
It describes construction rather than quality. A solid piece is metal all the way through. A hollow or semi-solid piece is formed with a cavity, which lets a large cross stay light and affordable in precious metal. Both are the stated metal throughout â the specifications on each product page say which it is.
Is this a good gift, and for what occasion?
These are given most often for confirmation, First Communion, a Catholic baptism. A cross is one of the few gifts that is kept and worn for decades rather than used and replaced, which is why it suits a milestone.
Browse the full range in 10K Cross Pendants. The same style in other metals: Cross Pendants & Crucifixes â Gold & Silver, Sterling Silver Crosses & Crucifixes, Crucifixes â Gold & Sterling Silver. Other styles in this metal: 10K Diamond Cross Pendants, 10K C.Z. Cross Pendants.
