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Nail Cross
The Reverent Nails
Never forgetting what he endured for you
Lent begins and you mean to keep it seriously. Two nails bound into a cross, all the way to Easter, to keep in view what Christ endured.
Discover what it means- Your faith, worn close to you every day
- Arrives in our gift box, ready to give
Order processed within 24 hours on business days
- 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
Nails, bound together into the shape of the cross. A reminder of the Passion, raw and simple.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Polished, in silver, gold or black
- Symbol
- Cross
- Pendant size
- 35 x 56 mm
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
The pendant is 35 x 56 mm, a large cross whose nail shapes give it a raw, textured outline. It looks right with simple, sturdy clothes: a gray T-shirt, a denim or flannel shirt, a work jacket. A large cross like this balances well around the middle of the chest, where it hangs straight.
The polished stainless steel does not rust, so it can stay on in the shower, at the gym or at work. Black gives the most rugged look, silver the most classic. It suits Lent, Easter or Father's Day.
Questions
What is a cross of nails?
A cross formed from nails, recalling the nails of the crucifixion. The name is also linked to Coventry Cathedral in England, whose Cross of Nails became a sign of reconciliation after the Second World War; this pendant is a general nail cross, not that emblem.
How many nails form the cross?
Four individual nail shapes are bound together to form the cross, according to the product description.
How does the 56 mm Reverent Nails cross look over a T-shirt?
Bold. At 35 x 56 mm it is a substantial cross that clearly stands out over a plain T-shirt.
Which Reverent Nails finish looks most like real iron nails?
Black, which comes closest to the raw look of iron. Silver is brighter and more classic, gold tone warmer.
Will the black Reverent Nails cross wear down to the steel?
Not from water or sweat, which stainless steel handles without rusting. Perfume, chlorine and hard rubbing are what wear a black finish, so keep it away from them.
Is it a good Lent gift?
Yes. It keeps the Passion in view during the forty days before Easter and suits a man who likes plain, strong signs.
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
Nails of the Passion, bound as a cross
The Gospel of John mentions the nails of the crucifixion when the risen Jesus shows Thomas the marks in his hands. In Christian art the nails are counted among the instruments of the Passion, with the crown of thorns and the spear. In 1940, after Coventry Cathedral in England was bombed, a priest bound three of its medieval roof nails into a cross, which became a sign of reconciliation. This pendant takes the same raw form: nails tied together into the shape of a cross. It comes in polished steel with a silver, gold or...
Giving it as a gift
A strong gift for Easter or the start of Lent, for a man who wants the Passion in plain view. It also works for Father's Day, especially for a dad who likes rugged, simple things.
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