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Cross Plaque
The Gilded Mark
For the goddaughter you have watched grow in faith
From a godmother on confirmation day, to the goddaughter she has prayed for since the beginning, a cross to keep close to her heart.
A raised cross on a small plaque with a beaded border, like old devotional medals.
For a goddaughter's confirmation, from her godmother, or a mother who layers her necklaces.
A raised cross on a small plaque with a beaded border, like old devotional medals.
You have prayed for her since the beginning. On her confirmation day, a cross to keep close to her heart.
For the goddaughter you have watched grow in faith
For a goddaughter's confirmation, from her godmother, or a mother who layers her necklaces.
- 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
- 16"Choker
- 18"Collarbone
- 20"Just below the collarbone
- 22"Upper chest
- 24"Mid-chest
- 28"Over clothing
Sizes shown on an average build. An extender adds a few inches 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 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 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 3.4" long: count how many fit along your strip.
Still unsure? Ask us, a real person replies within 24 hours.
Product details
A slim rectangular pendant marked with a cross, on a clip chain. A contemporary piece with a traditional heart.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Polished, in silver or gold
- Chain
- Clip chain
- Closure
- Toggle clasp
- Symbol
- Cross
- Tag height
- 25 mm
- Length
- 43 cm + 5 cm extender
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
The slim plaque is 25 mm tall and hangs on a 43 cm clip chain with a 5 cm extender, so it sits close to the collarbone. It is the kind of small medallion that works alone with a blouse or a simple knit, or layered with a longer necklace she already wears every day.
The toggle clasp closes easily, and the stainless steel can stay on in the shower. Silver suits cool tones, gold tone warmer ones. It is a lovely confirmation gift from a godmother to her goddaughter, or a Mother's Day or Christmas present.
Questions
What does the beaded border around the Gilded Mark recall?
Old devotional medals. The cross is raised on a 25 mm rectangular plaque framed by a fine beaded edge, so it keeps the cross close to the heart without a large pendant.
Can the toggle clasp of the Gilded Mark be worn at the front?
Yes. On the clip chain the toggle, a bar that slips through a ring, is part of the design, so you can turn it to the front beside the plaque. The chain is 43 cm with a 5 cm extender.
Does it layer well with other necklaces?
Yes. It is short enough to be the first layer; add a chain about 5 cm longer, or a small pendant, below it.
Is it a good confirmation gift from a godmother?
Yes. It is discreet enough for a teenager to wear every day, and the cross keeps it meaningful.
Will it tarnish or turn my skin green?
No. It is stainless steel, which does not rust or turn skin green, even with daily wear.
Is it OK to wear a cross as jewelry?
Yes, as long as it is worn with respect for what it means. A small cross medallion like this is a quiet, personal sign of faith.
Gold cross chain for women with an extender
An extender helps when the same necklace has to work under a collar and over a dress. It is also a kindness if you are buying for someone without knowing her neck size. The Crowned Cross is 45 cm with a 5 cm extender, with small stones that catch the light. The Reverent Tag is 43 cm plus 5, with a toggle clasp. The Devotion Cross is 45 cm plus 5, on a curb chain. All are gold-tone stainless steel.
Confirmation is coming up for my goddaughter and I've been her godmother since the day she was born. She's 15, very sweet. What do I write and what do I give?
Fifteen years of praying for someone from the day she was born makes this your day too, even if no one mentions it. The Gilded Mark is a raised cross on a small plaque with a beaded border, like old devotional medals, chosen for exactly this day. You've prayed for her since the beginning, and a cross close to her heart says so. Fasten it on her that morning. For the card: I held you the day you were baptized and said yes for you. Today you say it yourself. I've never been prouder. I'll keep praying. Then tell her one story she doesn't know about her baptism. More for this day: Confirmation Gifts
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
A cross shaped like an old medal
Catholics have worn small devotional medals for centuries, usually a stamped image on a disc or a plaque, kept close on a chain.
Most carry a saint or a scene from the Gospels; some carry only the cross. This pendant follows that old format in a slimmer shape: a rectangular plaque with a fine beaded border and a cross at its center. It sits flat against the chest instead of hanging away from it. The clip chain and toggle clasp give it a modern look. Polished stainless steel, in silver or gold.
Giving it as a gift
For a confirmation, from a godmother to her goddaughter. It also works for Mother's Day, and layers well with a necklace she already wears every day.
