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Crystal Cross
The Guiding Light
A light in the dark, for a girl growing in faith
On her confirmation day, a young woman receives this small cross, a gentle reminder each morning that the cross is light in the dark.
Discover what it means- Your faith, worn close to you every day
- Arrives in our gift box, ready to give
Or 3 interest-free payments of €50,00 with Klarna
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 cmChoker
- 45 cmCollarbone
- 50 cmJust below the collarbone
- 55 cmUpper chest
- 60 cmMid-chest
- 70 cmOver 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.
- 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 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 long: count how many fit along your strip.
Still unsure? Ask us, a real person replies within 24 hours.
Product details
A small cross set with clear stones, on a fine link chain. Delicate enough to wear with anything, every day.
- Material
- 925 sterling silver
- Finish
- Polished, in silver or gold
- Chain
- Delicate link chain
- Stones
- Small clear stones
- Symbol
- Cross
- Pendant size
- 6 x 10 mm
- Length
- 40.5 cm + 4 cm extender
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
This is a very small cross, 6 x 10 mm, on a delicate link chain of 40.5 cm with a 4 cm extender. At 40.5 cm it sits at the base of the neck, close to the throat; with the extender it drops just toward the collarbone. It is fine enough to wear with anything, alone or as the shortest layer under a longer necklace.
Take it off before showering, swimming or sport, and put it on after perfume and lotion so the small stones keep their shine. It suits a girl's first communion, a young woman's confirmation, Mother's Day or Christmas.
Questions
How small is the cross?
6 x 10 mm. It is a very delicate piece that sits close to the throat.
Where does the tiny Guiding Light cross sit on its 40.5 cm chain?
Close to the throat, at the base of the neck. With the 4 cm extender it falls to about 44.5 cm, just above the collarbone, and the 6 x 10 mm cross stays discreet at either length.
Is the 6 x 10 mm Guiding Light cross too small for an adult?
Not for a woman who likes very delicate jewelry: it is meant to sit quietly at the throat. If she wants a cross that is seen from across a room, a larger pendant suits her better.
Why is the Guiding Light cross made of small clear stones?
For Christians the cross is a light shining in darkness. Here small rounded stones gather into a soft little cross that catches the light, a gentle daily reminder of that.
Can I shower with it?
It is better to take it off before showering, swimming or sport, which helps keep the stones and the polish bright.
Is the gold Guiding Light a good confirmation gift for a girl who wears little jewelry?
Yes. The cross is only 6 x 10 mm, so it never feels like too much, and the gold finish warms it slightly. The silver finish is cooler and even more discreet.
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.
- Tarnish: Sterling silver darkens naturally with air and moisture. A silver polishing cloth restores its shine.
- Storage: Store it in its signature gift box, away from humidity.
- Water: Wear it in the shower and at the gym. After the pool or the sea it can darken; this is normal and reversible, and a polishing cloth brings the shine back.
Its meaning
Lit from the Easter fire
Light runs through Christian prayer, and nowhere more than at Easter. The Easter Vigil begins in darkness. A new fire is lit outside, the Paschal candle is marked with a cross and the year, and its flame is passed from hand to hand until the whole church glows. Christians have long joined the cross and that light: the instrument of Christ's death becomes the place where they see hope. Small clear stones on a cross pick up the image simply, catching the light as you move. This one is a delicate cross on a fine...
Giving it as a gift
Lovely for a girl's first communion or a young woman's confirmation. On Mother's Day it is a gentle choice, and at Christmas it suits a daughter who likes very fine jewelry.
