How to Choose a St Christopher Necklace: 6 Medals, Coins and Rings for Him or Her

A St Christopher necklace is a classic gift because almost everyone knows someone heading out on the road. This guide is for anyone choosing one for a man or a woman: we compare four medals and two rings by size, chain length, material and how each one handles daily wear.

Quick answer: Our pick overall is The Saint Christopher Medal: a clear 30 mm stainless steel medal on a 60 cm curb chain, in silver, gold or black, worn by men and women alike. For a woman, or anyone who wants to adjust the length, choose The Christopher Coin, which comes on a 55 cm chain with a 5 cm extender. For a man who wears rings rather than chains, The Saint Christopher Signet is a stainless steel ring that can stay on in the shower.

Below you will find the real numbers from each product page: medal size with and without the bail, chain type and length, weight, and the exact material (stainless steel, or titanium steel for one medal). We also say what each listing states about water (all six are steel or titanium steel), and every necklace here comes with its chain.

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At a Glance: Compare the Picks

Here are the six pieces side by side, with the facts that usually decide the choice.

Piece	Material and size	Price
The Saint Christopher Medal Best Overall	Stainless steel, 30 mm medal (40 mm with bail), 60 cm curb chain	From $89.99
The Christopher Coin Best for Women	Stainless steel, 30 mm coin, 55 cm chain + 5 cm extender	From $89.99
The Voyager's Protector Best Two-Tone Medal for Men	Stainless steel, gold-plated figure, 25 x 39 mm oval, box chain	From $99.99
The Christopher Crossing Best Relief Medal	Titanium steel, 30 x 39 mm oval, 60 cm box chain, 27.5 g	From $89.99
The Saint Christopher Signet Best Saint Christopher Ring	Stainless steel signet, 24 mm face, US 7 to 13, 22 g	From $79.99
The Divine Carrier Best Medallion Ring	Stainless steel, polished, oval medallion, US 7 to 13	From $79.99

A gift with every piece: Every order that includes a piece of jewelry comes with The Mustard Seed Bracelet as a gift: it is added to your cart automatically and costs nothing (it normally sells for $49.99).

The 6 Picks in Detail

1. The Saint Christopher Medal: Best Overall

Best for: Men and women who want a classic, readable medal.

This is the St Christopher medal most people picture: a round medal showing the saint carrying the Child Jesus through the water, framed by the words Pray For Us. The engraving is filled in a contrasting tone, so the saint, the halo and the lettering stay easy to read on the polished steel. It measures 30 mm across, or about 40 mm tall with the bail.

It comes on a 60 cm (23.6 in) curb chain about 3 mm wide, a length that sits at mid-chest on most men and a little lower on most women. At 18.3 g it has presence without pulling at the neck. Pick silver for the traditional look, gold for warmth, or black for a man who prefers something darker and more understated.

• Stainless steel, polished, in silver, gold or black
• 30 mm medal, about 40 mm with the bail, 18.3 g
• Chain included: 60 cm curb chain, about 3 mm wide

See The Saint Christopher Medal, from $89.99. Silver, gold or black.

2. The Christopher Coin: Best for Women

Best for: A woman, a teen, or anyone who wants an adjustable length.

The Christopher Coin is a flat, round medal engraved with Saint Christopher crossing the water, the Christ Child on his shoulder, and the words Saint Christopher Protect Us. It is the same 30 mm width as our top pick but shorter overall, about 33 mm with the bail, and a touch lighter at 18 g.

What makes it the best St Christopher necklace for women here is the chain: 55 cm (21.7 in) with a 5 cm extender and a lobster clasp, so it can be worn shorter or let out to 60 cm. The 3 mm curb chain also layers well with a second, finer necklace. It comes in polished silver or gold.

• Stainless steel, polished, in silver or gold
• 30 mm coin, 33 mm with the bail, 18 g
• Chain included: 55 cm curb chain plus 5 cm extender

See The Christopher Coin, from $89.99. Silver or gold.

3. The Voyager's Protector: Best Two-Tone Medal for Men

Best for: A man who wants a longer, heavier chain.

The Voyager's Protector is an oval medal, 25 x 39 mm, with a silver-finish background and a gold-plated figure of Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child. The contrast makes the saint stand out from across a room, which is why it reads more like a man's piece than the others.

It is also the heaviest necklace in this guide at 28 g, on a box chain in two lengths: 55 cm (21.7 in) with a 3 mm chain, or 70 cm (27.6 in) with a 4 mm chain. The 70 cm option is a good choice for a broad-shouldered man or anyone who likes the medal to sit low, under a shirt collar. If you are unsure about length, our guide to chain sizes for men walks through it.

• Stainless steel, silver finish, gold-plated figure
• Oval medal 25 x 39 mm, 28 g
• Chain included: 55 cm (3 mm) or 70 cm (4 mm) box chain

See The Voyager's Protector, from $99.99. 55 cm or 70 cm.

4. The Christopher Crossing: Best Relief Medal

Best for: A man who likes an antiqued, old-world look.

The Christopher Crossing is cast in deep relief: Saint Christopher mid-river, staff in hand, the Christ Child on his shoulder, with Saint Christopher Protect Us around the edge. The background is darkened, so the figure seems to step forward. Turn it over and there is a plain cross on the back, which many buyers like for a confirmation gift.

This is the one medal here made of titanium steel rather than stainless steel, in a silver tone with an antiqued finish. It measures about 30 x 39 mm and the whole necklace weighs about 27.5 g, on a 60 cm (23.6 in) box chain 3 mm wide. It sits mid-chest over a shirt or sweater and suits a man who wants something with more texture than a polished medal.

• Titanium steel, silver-tone, antiqued relief
• Oval medal about 30 x 39 mm, cross on the reverse
• Chain included: 60 cm box chain, 3 mm wide

See The Christopher Crossing, from $89.99.

5. The Saint Christopher Signet: Best Saint Christopher Ring

Best for: A man who wears a ring every day, shower included.

Not every man wants a chain. The Saint Christopher Signet puts the saint on the hand instead: a round 24 mm signet face in relief, Saint Christopher with the Christ Child on his shoulder, framed by Saint Christopher Protect Us. A small cross is cut into each side of the band.

It is polished stainless steel with darkened recesses that make the detail readable, and at 22 g it feels solid. Its listing states that it keeps its color and can be worn in the shower, which makes it the easiest piece here for a man who never takes anything off. Sizes run from US 7 to 13.

• Stainless steel, polished and antiqued, silver-tone
• 24 mm signet face, a cross on both sides of the band
• Can be worn in the shower, per the product page

See The Saint Christopher Signet, from $79.99. US sizes 7 to 13.

6. The Divine Carrier: Best Medallion Ring

Best for: A man who wants a lighter-looking ring with an oval face.

The Divine Carrier sets an oval medallion on the band: Saint Christopher holding a staff and carrying the Christ Child, against a textured ground. A cross motif runs along the side of the band. Where the Signet is round and framed with lettering, this ring is a simpler image of the saint.

It is polished stainless steel in sizes US 7 to 13, designed for daily wear, and like the other steel pieces here its product page says it can be worn in the shower. The page does not give a weight or a face size, so if you want those numbers before you order, the Saint Christopher Signet lists them all.

• Stainless steel, polished finish
• Oval Saint Christopher medallion, cross on the side
• Sizes US 7 to 13

See The Divine Carrier, from $79.99. US sizes 7 to 13.

Medal, Coin or Ring: Which St Christopher Style Fits?

All six pieces show the same scene, Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child across the water, but they wear very differently. A round medal like The Saint Christopher Medal is the most traditional and the easiest gift for someone whose style you do not know well. An oval medal reads more masculine and sits longer on the chest. A ring is for someone who already wears one and does not like chains.

Saint Christopher is the traditional patron of travelers, so his medal is worn as a prayer for safe travels and a sign of trust in his protection on the road. It shares that role with a few other emblems covered in our piece on Christian protection symbols.

• Round medal: classic, unisex, the most recognizable
• Oval medal: longer silhouette, stronger on a man's chest
• Coin with extender: adjustable, best for women and layering
• Ring: for daily wear on the hand, no chain to manage

Stainless Steel, Titanium Steel and Water: What Each Page Says

Five of these pieces are stainless steel and one, The Christopher Crossing, is titanium steel. The gold options are a gold finish on steel, not precious metal, and The Voyager's Protector has a gold-plated figure on a steel medal.

On water, we only repeat what each listing states, and here the answer is simple: all six pieces are stainless steel or titanium steel, and each product page says it can be worn in the shower, at the gym and at the beach without rusting or turning the skin green. A gold or black finish still keeps its look longer if you rinse off soap and salt water. For everyday upkeep, our stainless steel jewelry care guide covers the basics.

How to Choose a St Christopher Necklace

Start with who will wear it, then check three things: how big the medal is, how long the chain is, and whether the finish suits the person's other jewelry. The size of the medal matters more than people expect. At 30 mm, a round medal is clearly visible but still sits flat under a shirt; an oval near 39 mm tall reads bolder.

Chain length decides where the medal lands. Most of our St Christopher necklaces come on 55 to 60 cm chains, which suit men well and sit a little lower on most women. If you are buying a mens St Christopher necklace for a tall or broad man, the 70 cm option of The Voyager's Protector gives more room. For a woman who likes a shorter fit, The Christopher Coin wears at 55 cm and can be extended.

What to check	Why it matters	Our advice
Medal size	Sets how visible the medal is	30 mm round for a classic look; 39 mm oval for a bolder one
Chain length	Decides where the medal sits	55 to 60 cm for most men; 55 cm with extender for most women; 70 cm for a tall man
Chain style	Changes the feel and the look	Curb chain for a softer drape; box chain for a cleaner, squarer line
Material	Affects color and care	Stainless steel for five pieces; titanium steel for The Christopher Crossing
Water	Daily habits differ	All six are steel or titanium steel and listed as fine in the shower
Finish	Should match other jewelry	Silver for most; gold for warm tones; black for a discreet look

• Every necklace in this guide comes with its chain
• Rings come in US sizes 7 to 13: measure a ring he already wears if you can
• Free tracked shipping, 30-day returns and a 1-year warranty on every piece

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Final Pick for a St Christopher Necklace

If you want one answer, choose The Saint Christopher Medal. It is the clearest image of the saint in this guide, it suits a man or a woman, and the three finishes cover almost every taste. For a woman who prefers a shorter, adjustable fit, take The Christopher Coin; for a man who would rather wear a ring, the Saint Christopher Signet.

Whichever you pick, it arrives with free tracked shipping, 30-day returns and a 1-year warranty, plus a bracelet we add as a gift. Looking for more ideas for the people on your list? See our Christian gifts for men.

To compare every piece side by side, see all our St Christopher necklaces.

Every order that includes a piece of jewelry comes with The Mustard Seed Bracelet as a gift: it is added to your cart automatically and costs nothing (it normally sells for $49.99).