Sterling Silver Passion Cross Pendants are the long-stemmed cross, the upright noticeably longer than the arms, in Sterling Silver. Stamped .925 and guaranteed authentic.
About Sterling Silver Passion Cross Pendants
The Passion cross has a markedly long upright and short arms, often with pointed ends. The elongation is the point: it reads as the cross of the Passion rather than a general symbol, and at pendant size the narrow form sits well on a chain without needing a large footprint.
Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, alloyed with copper for strength and stamped .925. It is silver the whole way through, not a coating, so the color cannot wear off at an edge.
Silver darkens in air. That is oxidation, not damage, and it reverses â a few seconds with a silver cloth brings it back. Store it dry and away from household cleaners.
Questions about Sterling Silver Passion Cross Pendants
What makes a Passion cross different from a Latin cross?
The Passion cross has a noticeably longer upright and shorter arms than a Latin cross, often with pointed rather than squared ends. The elongated proportion is what identifies it. Practically, the narrow silhouette hangs well and reads clearly even in a small size.
Why does sterling silver darken, and can it be undone?
Silver reacts with sulfur in the air and darkens. It is oxidation on the surface, not damage to the metal, and a silver polishing cloth reverses it in seconds. Because sterling is 92.5% silver throughout rather than a coating, polishing never wears through to another metal.
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.
How do I know the metal is what it says?
Every gold piece is stamped with its karat and every sterling piece with .925, and the stamp is the guarantee. Lovely Rita's has sold fine jewelry since 2001 and lists the metal, purity and construction in the specifications on each product page.
Will this hang on a chain I already own?
Bail sizes across this range fit standard chains, so a piece here will generally hang on a chain you already have. Each product page lists the bail measurement where the supplier provides it. A heavier cross is steadier on a slightly thicker chain, simply because a fine chain shows the weight.
Is this a good gift, and for what occasion?
These are given most often for Lent, Good Friday, confirmation. 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 Sterling Silver Crosses & Crucifixes. The same style in other metals: Yellow Gold Passion Cross Pendants, White Gold Passion Cross Pendants. Other styles in this metal: Cross Pendants & Crucifixes â Gold & Silver, Latin Crosses â Gold & Sterling Silver.
