Saint Christopher
The Christopher Crossing
Leaving home, and carrying Christ with you
The day he leaves home to make his own way, Saint Christopher carrying the Child, so he takes Christ with him on the road.
Saint Christopher wading through the river with the Christ Child on his shoulder.
For a son leaving home, a friend who drives long distances, or a godson at his confirmation.
Saint Christopher wading through the river with the Christ Child on his shoulder.
The day he sets out on his own, he takes Christ with him. Wherever the road goes.
Leaving home, and carrying Christ with you
For a son leaving home, a friend who drives long distances, or a godson at his confirmation.
- Protection you keep on you, wherever you go
- Arrives in our gift box, ready to give
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- Free shippingTracked to your door
- 30-day returnsEasy & simple
- 1-year warrantyAgainst defects
Size guide
Where it sits
- 40 cm (16")Choker
- 45 cm (18")Collarbone
- 50 cm (20")Just below the collarbone
- 55 cm (22")Upper chest
- 60 cm (24")Mid-chest
- 70 cm (28")Over clothing
Sizes shown on an average build. An extender adds a few centimetres of freedom.
Measure at home in 2 minutes
You need a strip of paper (or a string or shoelace), a pen and a ruler.
- Take a string or a shoelace and mark on it the length you are considering, for example 50 cm (20").
- Hold the two marks together at the back of your neck, wearing the kind of top you usually wear.
- Look in a mirror: the lowest point of the string is where the chain will sit.
- Too high or too low? Try 5 cm (2") more or less: that is one size up or down.
Already own a chain you like? Lay it flat, clasp closed, and measure it end to end. A broad neck or chest makes every length sit a little higher.
No ruler? A bank card is 8.6 cm (3.4") long: count how many fit along your strip.
Still unsure? Ask us, a real person replies within 24 hours.
Product details
An oval medal in deep relief: Saint Christopher mid-river, staff in hand, the Christ Child on his shoulder. Around the edge, Saint Christopher Protect Us, and a plain cross on the back.
- Material
- Titanium steel
- Finish
- Silver-tone, antiqued relief
- Length
- 60 cm box chain, 3 mm wide
- Pendant size
- About 30 x 39 mm
- Symbol
- Saint Christopher, cross on the reverse
- Medal size
- About 30 x 39 mm
- Chain
- 3 mm box chain, 60 cm
- Weight
- 27.5 g with chain
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
The oval medal measures about 30 x 39 mm and hangs on a 60 cm box chain, 3 mm wide, so it falls on the lower chest. The darkened background brings the figure forward, which reads well over a gray or white T-shirt; at 60 cm it also hides under a shirt.
The titanium steel can be worn every day, in the shower and on the road. A plain cross on the back keeps it simple against the skin. It is a fitting gift for a son leaving home, a friend who drives long distances, a godson at confirmation, Father's Day or Christmas.
Questions
Is the 27.5 g Christopher Crossing heavy to wear?
It has substance: about 27.5 g in all, with a 30 x 39 mm oval medal on a 3 mm box chain of 60 cm (about 24 in) that sits mid-chest.
What is on the back?
A plain cross. The front shows Saint Christopher mid-river with the Christ Child, framed by the words Saint Christopher Protect Us.
What is titanium steel?
A stainless steel alloy used in jewelry for its strength and resistance to rust. It holds up well to daily wear.
Is the titanium steel of The Christopher Crossing fine in water?
Yes. Titanium steel does not rust or turn your skin green, so the medal can stay on in the shower.
Is Saint Christopher the patron of drivers?
Yes. As the patron of travelers, Saint Christopher is traditionally invoked by drivers, pilgrims and anyone on a journey.
Is it a good gift for a son leaving home?
Yes. A Saint Christopher medal is a traditional send-off gift for someone starting out on their own or moving far away.
Saint Christopher necklace for someone going travelling or moving abroad
Boxes are packed, the flight is booked, and you are helping them leave, which is its own kind of love. Saint Christopher has gone along on journeys like this for centuries. The Christopher Coin is ringed by the words Saint Christopher Protect Us, a prayer that goes along for the ride. The Christopher Crossing shows him wading through the river with the Child on his shoulder, in titanium steel. On the card: "Wherever you land, I am praying for you there." More: Saint Christopher Necklace.
Cross chains for guys that won't break easily
Having a chain snap is a small grief when something you love was on it. Choose something built to carry weight, and check the clasp now and then. The Enduring Link is a sturdy O-link chain in 2 or 3 mm, made to hold a heavier medal or crucifix. The Christopher Crossing comes on a 3 mm box chain, with Saint Christopher on it. Every piece also carries a 1-year warranty against defects. The cross matters too much to trust to a flimsy chain.
St Christopher medallion, large size for men
On a man's chest, a large medal tends to belong to someone who is often gone, and wants the prayer to be as solid as the road is long. The Christopher Crossing shows Saint Christopher wading through the river with the Christ Child on his shoulder, in antiqued titanium steel on a 60 cm box chain 3 mm wide. The Saint Christopher Medal is a classic on a 60 cm curb chain of about 3 mm, in silver, gold or black. The whole story is there to touch: he did not cross alone.
Cross pendants for men that are heavy and solid-feeling
Wanting a cross you can feel is a good instinct: on the hard days you want to know it is there. For the exact weight of a piece, check its product page. The Gilded Cross is a solid, smooth cross sized for a man, on a strong chain. The Cable Cross has twisted cable bound inside it, for a faith that holds firm. The Enduring Link is a sturdy chain made to carry a heavier cross or medal. If you prefer a ring, the Steadfast Shield is a heavy one, the shield of faith on your hand.
Is there a medal I can give my son who's moving out? He's Catholic but only kind of.
'Only kind of' describes a lot of young men on the day they leave home, and it does not need fixing before he goes. A medal asks very little of him. It only has to be there, and he can grow into it. Saint Christopher, carrying the Christ Child across the river, has gone with people leaving home for centuries. The Christopher Crossing, shows him wading through the water with the Child on his shoulder. You can tell him: 'You don't have to believe all of it to wear it. I just wanted you to have someone along for the trip.' Then help him carry the couch.
The prayer
Saint Christopher, protect us.
Traditional invocation to Saint Christopher, engraved on the medal
Shipping & returns
Free standard shipping on every order. Your order is processed within 24 hours on business days, then shipped with tracking.
Every order arrives in our signature gift box, with a microfiber cloth to keep your piece shining.
- OrderToday
- ProcessedWithin 24 hours
- DeliveredTo your door, tracked
Returns. You have 30 days after delivery to return your piece, unworn and in its original packaging.
1-year warranty & care
Covered for 1 year against manufacturing defects: a clasp that fails, a stone that falls out without impact, a structural defect. Send your order number and 3 to 4 photos and we ship a replacement once your claim is approved, with no return needed. Full warranty
- Daily wear: Put your jewelry on last, after lotions, perfume and hairspray.
- Water and activity: Wear it in the shower, at the gym and at the beach: the steel will not rust or turn your skin green.
- Storage: Keep it in its signature gift box so it does not rub against other jewelry.
- Cleaning: Wipe it with the microfiber cloth included, after wearing.
Its meaning
Saint Christopher, protector of travelers
Tradition holds that Christopher, a man of great strength, carried travelers across a river, and that one day he bore a child whose weight grew heavier with every step: the child was Christ himself. From this story comes his name, Christ-bearer, and his place as patron of all who travel. Drivers, sailors and pilgrims have long asked for his prayers before setting out. This oval medal in deep relief shows the saint mid-river, staff in hand, the Christ Child on his shoulder, with Saint Christopher Protect Us around the edge and a plain cross on...
Giving it as a gift
For a son leaving home, a friend who drives long distances, or a godson at his confirmation. It also makes a fitting Father's Day or Christmas gift for a man often on the road.
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