Cross - A Religious Symbol of Catholics


September 4th, 2008

Cross is a religious symbol of purity and love for Christian faith. People of Christian origin not only like to adorn themselves with a cross pendant due to religious and aesthetic reasons but also because it is a lovely piece of jewelry. The meaning of religious jewelry is clearly defined as a combination of spirituality and style. Cross is the most popular religious symbol of the Catholics and thus is used in jewelry heavily.

Catholic Crucifix - The catholic crucifix is supposed to be a Latin cross with Jesus Christ’s body upon it. The cross features the suffering of Jesus and his crucified body. It was only after the 4th century A.D that these crosses became hugely popular amongst the people. A Catholic cross, given as a gift, will serve as a memorable reminder of Christ.

Greek Cross - Greek cross pendant is a religious piece of accessory. People largely wear Greek cross in the form of pendants and bracelets. The cross has a plus sign, which is a symbol in mathematics. The American Red Cross is the “plus sign,” but red, and wider, defined as two perpendicular, symmetrical points. A combination of tradition and style, these crosses are comfortably worn on daily basis.

Celtic Cross - A Celtic cross is a stunning piece of jewelry, it features three important aspects, of religious, stylish and cultural blend into a unique design. A Celtic cross consists of a traditional-style crucifix, complemented with a slightly smaller ring encircling the cross. A cross that has rich meaning, the ring on the cross is said to be a symbol of God’s endless love. Among other symbolisms, the ring is also said to stand for eternity and the sun.

These crosses are crafted in white gold, yellow gold and platinum. Various designs of these crosses are available in the jewelry market and keeping in mind the demand of youngsters a modern touch is given to the design. Use of colored stones and diamonds is also seen these days, giving the cross a majestic appeal.

These crosses are some of the many amazing styles that have depicted this religious valuable treasure. The cross, a universal symbol of Christianity, is a religious treasure that is versatile as any piece of jewelry, from a necklace to a brooch - to wear for that very special occasion.


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