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Sideways Cross
The Sideways Cross
Whatever the day brings, your faith goes with you
On your anniversary, a discreet cross for your wife, so her faith goes with her wherever the day leads.
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
The cross laid on its side, on a fine round bead chain. A modern way to wear an old symbol.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Polished, in silver or gold
- Chain
- Round Bead Chain
- Symbol
- Sideways Cross
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
The cross lies flat along a fine round bead chain, so it sits close to the collarbone instead of dangling. That makes it easy to wear with an open collar, a V-neck or a simple T-shirt, and it stays in place under a blouse. To layer it, add a longer pendant chain that falls at least 5 cm lower.
The stainless steel does not rust, so it can stay on in the shower, at the gym or at the beach. Silver suits cool tones and other silver rings; gold warms up a neutral outfit. It is an easy gift for a confirmation, Mother's Day or Christmas.
Questions
Is this a Celtic sideways cross?
No. It is a plain polished cross laid on its side, without Celtic knotwork or a ring. Its appeal is the clean, simple line.
Does a sideways cross mean something different from an upright one?
No. It is the same Christian cross, simply set horizontally so it lies flat with the chain. Some people choose it because it looks discreet and modern.
Is it OK for a Christian to wear a sideways cross?
Yes. The orientation does not change what the cross stands for. What matters is that it is worn with respect, as a sign of faith.
What is the round bead chain of The Sideways Cross like?
A fine chain of small round beads. The cross is set into it rather than hanging from it, so the whole necklace lies flat along the collarbone.
Does The Sideways Cross swing around like a pendant?
No. Because the cross is part of the chain, it stays horizontal at the collarbone instead of turning or swinging as you move.
Can The Sideways Cross be layered with a pendant necklace?
Yes. It sits high and flat at the clavicle, so it leaves room for a pendant on a longer chain below it.
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
Why wear the cross sideways
The sideways cross is a recent style, not an old form of the Christian sign. Jewelers began setting the cross horizontally into the chain so it lies flat along the collarbone instead of hanging below it. The meaning does not change with the angle. The first Christians often used quieter signs, like the fish or the anchor, and the cross only came fully into the open once the persecutions ended. Today it is worn openly, in every style. This one is set into a fine round bead chain, in polished silver or gold tone, and...
Giving it as a gift
For a wife on an anniversary, a mother on Mother's Day, or a goddaughter at confirmation, it is a cross she can wear with almost anything.
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