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Open Layered Cross
The Modern Devotion
Wearing your faith with conviction, every day
Your father rarely wears jewelry and says little about his faith. A cross to wear without hesitation, like him, straight and true.
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
- 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
Two open crosses, one inside the other. Clean lines, an old devotion.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Polished, in silver, gold or black
- Chain
- Box Chain
- Length
- 50 cm (19.7 in)
- Pendant size
- 2.7 x 4.8 cm
- Symbol
- Cross
- Weight
- 10 g
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
The pendant is 2.7 x 4.8 cm, weighs 10 g and hangs on a 50 cm (19.7 in) box chain. That length places it on the upper chest: it shows in the opening of a shirt with two buttons undone and sits centered over a T-shirt. It is light enough to forget during the day.
The stainless steel does not rust, so it can stay on in the shower and at the gym. Black is the quietest choice, silver the most classic, gold-tone the warmest. To layer it, add a 55 cm chain or longer. It suits Father's Day, a confirmation or daily wear.
Questions
What is a devotion necklace?
A necklace worn every day as a personal sign of faith, usually a cross or a medal. This one is a cross made of two open outlines, one set inside the other.
Is it a double-barred cross like the Cross of Lorraine?
No. It has a single crossbar. The two crosses are nested, a smaller open cross inside a larger one.
How does the 4.8 cm Modern Devotion cross hang on its 50 cm box chain?
On the upper chest, where it shows in an open collar. That length suits a cross of 2.7 x 4.8 cm, which weighs 10 g with its chain.
Does the cross inside a cross of The Modern Devotion have its own meaning?
No, it is a design choice: two open outlines, one inside the other, give a graphic, modern look to the oldest Christian sign. The meaning stays that of the cross.
Which finish suits a man who never wears jewelry?
Black. It reads as a shape rather than as shine, so it looks natural even with workwear or a hoodie.
Can I wear it every day, even at the gym?
Yes. The pendant and the chain are stainless steel, which does not rust or turn your skin green.
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
Two crosses, one inside the other
Saint Paul summed up his faith in a short phrase to the Colossians: Christ in you, the hope of glory. This pendant gives that idea a clean, graphic form, with one open cross drawn inside another. Outlined crosses like this belong to modern design, but the sign itself is the oldest and most widely shared in Christianity. The open shapes keep it light despite its size of 2.7 by 4.8 cm, and the polished steel comes in silver, gold or black. It hangs on a 50 cm box chain, a length that sits on the...
Giving it as a gift
For a father who likes a strong, simple design, or for a teenager at confirmation who wants a cross that looks current. In black it suits someone who rarely wears jewelry at all.
