Stainless steel cross necklaces, made for every day
Every cross necklace in this collection is made of stainless steel, a hard and dense metal that keeps its shape and its polish with ordinary wear. You will find simple Latin crosses, Celtic and Templar crosses, crosses with scripture and pieces with accent stones, in polished silver, gold or black finishes. Each piece lists its material, finish, chain and pendant size in its details, so you know exactly what you are choosing.
How to choose your stainless steel cross
- The finish. Silver is the natural colour of the steel. Gold, rose gold and black are finishes applied to the steel: a colour choice, not a different metal.
- The size. A pendant of 2 to 3 cm looks discreet; from 5 cm it becomes a statement piece, like our large cross necklaces.
- The chain. 45 to 50 cm sits at the collarbone, 55 to 60 cm on the upper chest. Box and link chains are the sturdiest for daily wear, and the size guide on each piece shows where every length falls.
- For him or for her. Bolder crosses on longer chains are usually chosen by men, finer crosses and accent stones by women. Browse cross necklaces for men or cross necklaces for women.
Why steel for a cross you wear every day
Steel is a good choice for a cross worn every day: it does not bend easily and it keeps its shine. A coloured finish can soften over the years with friction, so take your necklace off for the gym, swimming and the shower, and keep it away from perfume and lotions. Our stainless steel jewelry care guide explains the simple routine, and our 1-year warranty covers manufacturing defects such as a clasp that fails.
Questions
Does stainless steel tarnish?
Stainless steel resists tarnish far better than silver and does not need polishing. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth after wearing. Coloured finishes keep their look longer if you avoid water, chlorine and cosmetics.
Is the chain included?
Necklaces come with their chain. The chain type and length are listed in the details of each piece; pendants sold on their own are labelled as pendants.
How long does delivery take?
Tracked shipping is free to the 21 countries we ship to. Every piece shows an estimated delivery date before you order, and you receive a tracking link as soon as it ships.
Cross necklace for a man who works out and showers with it on
Choose stainless steel: it does not rust or turn your skin green, so it can stay on in the shower and at the gym. Avoid plated alloy or brass for that kind of wear. The Cable Cross has twisted cable bound inside the frame, on a 55 cm chain, a faith that holds firm strand by strand. The Gilded Cross is a plain, solid cross on a Figaro chain, for a man who does not talk about his faith and simply wears it. Put lotion and aftershave on first. More: Stainless Steel Cross Necklaces.
Gold mens crucifix necklace that won't rust
Daily wear means a crucifix has to go through the sweat and the weather with you. Gold-finish stainless steel is the choice to look for, since it resists rust better than plated alloy. The Risen Christ is stainless steel, Christ standing with open arms. The Reverent Prayer is stainless steel, engraved with the Our Father. The Calvary Crucifix is plated metal, so it asks for a little more care. These are gold finishes, not gold jewelry.
Catholic jewelry for everyday wear that won't rust
A Catholic medal worn every day goes through dishes, sweat and rain, and it should still be there at the end of the week. Stainless steel is the material to look for, since it resists rust where plated alloys and wood need more care. The Benedictine Medal is stainless steel, a prayer against evil. The Miraculous Pendant is stainless steel with Mary's open hands. The Humble Crucifix is a small crucifix, also in stainless steel. More: Catholic Necklaces.
Which material should I pick for religious jewelry if I wear it every day?
Think of what the day will do to it: dishes, sweat, rain, a shirt pulled over your head. For daily wear, stainless or titanium steel are the materials to look for, since they resist rust better than plated alloys. Wood, stone and glass beads are lovely but ask for more care. The Saint Michael Medal is stainless steel. The Sacred Signet is titanium steel. Each page states what the piece is made of. Choose something you will not need to think about, so you can think about what it means.
Where can I find cross necklaces where the meaning and material are clearly explained?
You are right to ask. A cross you will wear next to your skin should come with an honest account of what it means and what it is. On these product pages, each piece explains its symbol and states its material. The Devotional Cross is the classic Latin cross in polished stainless steel, silver or gold. The Celtic Knot Cross carries knotwork read as eternity. The Reverent Nails binds two nails into a cross, recalling the Passion. All crosses: Cross Necklaces.
Silver-colored cross necklace that stays bright without polishing
Silver-tone stainless steel is the practical choice. It does not rust and it can be worn in the shower, and a wipe with a soft cloth after wearing is enough. No silver polish needed. It leaves you free to think about what it means rather than how it looks. The Polished Cross is two slim rods on a box chain. The Amazing Grace sets the words of the hymn crosswise. More: Silver Cross Necklace.
Also explore: Black cross necklaces · Catholic necklaces · Christian symbols and their meanings
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