{"product_id":"the-gilded-devotion-613200","title":"The Gilded Devotion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bc-product\" style=\"font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;max-width:680px;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 24px;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003eA small cross set with clear stones and, beside it, a single stone in the colour of your birth month. Worn close to the neck, it carries both your faith and your own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 16px 16px;border-top:1px solid #efece6;border-bottom:1px solid #efece6;border-left:2px solid #d4af37;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eGold-plated stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#555;\"\u003eA warm gold-plated finish on stainless steel, chosen for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:600;position:relative;padding:8px 0 8px 26px;\"\u003eFull details\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #efece6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eDistinctive Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#555;\"\u003eA delicate chain holds a cross pendant set with zircon stones. It is complemented by a minimalist rectangular pendant, featuring a single zircon stone in a birthstone color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #efece6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eSymbol of Faith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#555;\"\u003eThe cross is a traditional symbol of Christian faith and devotion. It represents spiritual connection and enduring belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #efece6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eVersatile Wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#555;\"\u003eDesigned as a choker, this necklace rests close to the neck. It is suitable for everyday wear and can be layered with other pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid #efece6;border-bottom:1px solid #efece6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eThoughtful Gifting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#555;\"\u003eThis necklace is a meaningful gift for women. The inclusion of a birthstone allows for a personalized touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;margin:0 0 12px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eGold finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eChain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eChoker style\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eStones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eZircon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eClosure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eLobster clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eSymbol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eCross\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003e45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003ePendant size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eCross 15 x 10 mm (0.6 x 0.4 in), birthstone 8.5 x 3.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003e3.3 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5em;padding:0.7em 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"opacity:0.55;letter-spacing:0.02em;flex-shrink:0\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:right;font-weight:500\"\u003eFree tracked shipping. Processed within 24 hours on business days and shipped with tracking.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:17px;font-weight:500;margin:0 0 12px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.5em 0;line-height:1.6;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eDaily wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put your jewelry on last, after lotions, perfume and hairspray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.5em 0;line-height:1.6;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater and activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear it in the shower, at the gym and at the beach: the steel will not rust or turn your skin green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.5em 0;line-height:1.6;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it in its signature gift box so it does not rub against other jewelry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:0.5em 0;line-height:1.6;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe it with the microfiber cloth included, after wearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!--bc-ai-more--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"bc-ai-more\" style=\"display:none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA cross beside the stone of your month\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea of a stone for each month is often traced to the high priest's breastplate in Exodus 28, set with twelve stones for the twelve tribes of Israel. Christians later saw twelve precious stones again in the foundations of the heavenly city in Revelation 21. The modern birthstone list is a jewelers' custom, not a church teaching, but it gives a cross a personal touch. This choker pairs a small cross set with clear stones and a slim charm holding one stone in the color of the month you choose. It sits close to the neck, in a gold finish over stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe meaning of the Cross and Your Personal Journey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross stands as a central symbol in Christian faith, representing the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Its use as a sacred emblem dates back to early Christianity, becoming widely recognized as a sign of devotion and hope. Christians see in it a powerful expression of divine love, redemption, and enduring belief. It serves as a constant reminder of faith's foundation and spiritual connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep the one you love beside your faith\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the day of the baptism, a godmother chooses her godchild's birth month and never takes it off. The cross and the child, close to her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a godmother, a mother or a friend who wants a gift that names the person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGiving it as a gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA godmother can choose her godchild's birth month and wear it from the day of the baptism. For Mother's Day, pick the month of the mother herself, or of her first child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to wear it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain measures 45 cm and is cut in a choker style, so the small cross and the slim birthstone charm sit high, close to the neck. It looks right with an open collar, a V neckline or a strapless dress, and it layers well above a longer chain, 50 cm or more. The gold-tone stainless steel can stay on in the shower and every day. A godmother can wear her godchild's month from the baptism on, and a mother the month of her first child. It also suits a confirmation, Mother's Day or Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions and answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich stone matches each month?\u003c\/strong\u003e January garnet, February amethyst, March aquamarine, April crystal, May emerald, June alexandrite, July ruby, August peridot, September sapphire, October pink tourmaline, November topaz, December zircon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the birthstones real gems?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Each month is a zircon stone in that birthstone's color, and the cross is set with clear zircon too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is this devotion necklace?\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 cm, with a lobster clasp. It is designed as a choker, so it sits close to the neck rather than low on the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is stainless steel with a warm gold-tone finish, chosen for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good godmother gift for a baptism?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, for the godmother herself to wear, with the baby's birth month. A necklace should not be worn by the baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat chain length layers well with the 45 cm Gilded Devotion choker?\u003c\/strong\u003e A 50 cm chain or longer. 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