The Polished Cross

Which Polished Cross shape catches the most light, beveled or cylindrical?

Large Beveled: its flat, angled faces flash as you move. The cylindrical arms give a softer, continuous gleam, and Small Cylindrical is the finest line of the three.

Why is The Polished Cross made of plain rods with no decoration?

It is the cross as simple as the sign can be: two polished rods, from 3 x 1.8 cm (Small Cylindrical) to 5 x 3.2 cm (Large Beveled). Nothing is added, which leaves all the room to what the cross means to the person wearing it.

Is it a crucifix?

No. It is a plain cross with no figure of Christ, which is why Christians of every church wear this style.

Which size suits a man?

All three work. On a 60 cm chain they sit low; the Large Cylindrical (4.5 cm) and Large Beveled (5 cm) read clearly on a man's chest, while the Small Cylindrical (3 cm) stays discreet, a good fit for a man who wants a cross without a statement piece.

Will The Polished Cross keep its mirror shine?

Mostly. Polished stainless steel does not rust, but like any polished metal it picks up fine surface marks over years of wear. A wipe with the microfiber cloth removes film and fingerprints.

What kind of clasp does the chain have?

A lobster clasp, which is easy to open with one hand and holds securely.

Male cross necklace that is discreet for work

Plenty of people keep their faith quiet at the office, and that is no betrayal of it. A small cross under the collar is between you and God, and you know it is there in the meeting. The Polished Cross has a small version, 3 x 1.8 cm, two slim rods with nothing added. The Reverent Tag is a 25 mm tag with the cross against rays of light, a quiet sign that light comes after the darkest day. Both are stainless steel and can stay on all day.

Cross necklace for my boyfriend, not too flashy

You want him to wear it, and you do not want it to seem like you are telling him who to be. A plain piece leaves him room. The Reverent Tag shows the cross on a small tag with lines like light breaking through, for someone who keeps faith quiet. The Polished Cross is two slim rods and no message, all the room for what it means to him. Tell him why it made you think of him, in your own words. Then let him decide how often he wears it. More: Cross Necklaces & Pendants for Men.

Men's cross necklace, what size of cross should I get?

Size is really a question of how you want to carry it. About 3 cm stays under a shirt, 4 to 5 cm sits on the chest, 6 cm is seen across a room. The Polished Cross comes in three sizes, 3 x 1.8 cm, 4.5 x 2.6 cm and 5 x 3.2 cm. In the middle, the Engraved Prayer is 3 x 5 cm, with the whole Lord's Prayer. Large: the Valiant Cross is 30 x 60 mm. More: Cross Necklaces & Pendants for Men.

Mens cross chain silver for everyday under a shirt

Under the shirt, day after day, nobody needs to know. It is between you and God, and on a bad afternoon you can put your hand on it. The Polished Cross has a small version of 3 x 1.8 cm, 15 g. The Steadfast Word is a slim tag with Isaiah 41:10, in silver-tone stainless steel, 55 cm. Stainless steel stays on in the shower and at the gym. More: Mens Silver Cross Necklace.

I'm 41, never baptized, and I just signed up for OCIA. Everyone there seems to know so much more than me. Is it dumb to want to wear a cross already?

Nobody walks into OCIA knowing the answers, that is what those months are for. And the cross isn't a diploma you earn at the end. It's for people on the way. If you want something with no message of its own yet, The Polished Cross is two slim rods and nothing else, with all the room for what it will come to mean to you. Touch it on the way into your first session, and ask for one thing only: Lord, teach me. The Sign of the Cross is a fine first prayer, and you already know it.