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Slim Cross
The Polished Cross
Only the cross, and all it means to you
No ornament, no message. You leave all the room to what the cross means to you, and that is enough.
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
A sleek cross in three styles: small or large and cylindrical, or large and beveled. Polished bright and worn on a long box chain.
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Polished
- Chain
- Box chain
- Length
- 60 cm (23.6 in)
- Pendant size
- Small Cylindrical: 3 x 1.8 cm (1.2 x 0.7 in) · Large Cylindrical: 4.5 x 2.6 cm (1.8 x 1.0 in) · Large Beveled: 5 x 3.2 cm (2.0 x 1.3 in)
- Weight
- Small Cylindrical: 15 g · Large Cylindrical: 17 g · Large Beveled: 25 g
- Closure
- Lobster clasp
- Shown on model
- Large Cylindrical (4.5 cm)
- Symbol
- Cross
- Packaging
- Signature gift box and polishing cloth
How to wear it
The Small Cylindrical cross is listed at 3 cm tall and 1.8 cm wide, the Large Cylindrical at 4.5 x 2.6 cm and the Large Beveled at 5 x 3.2 cm, all on a 60 cm (23.6 in) box chain with a lobster clasp. At that length it rests on the lower chest, low enough to stay hidden under a shirt collar and visible over a crew-neck T-shirt. The Small Cylindrical layers easily under a shorter 45 or 50 cm chain.
The stainless steel does not rust, so it can stay on in the shower, at the gym and at the beach. The beveled design catches more light; the cylindrical ones look softer. It suits a confirmation, Christmas or a simple everyday cross.
Questions
Which Polished Cross shape catches the most light, beveled or cylindrical?
Large Beveled: its flat, angled faces flash as you move. The cylindrical arms give a softer, continuous gleam, and Small Cylindrical is the finest line of the three.
Why is The Polished Cross made of plain rods with no decoration?
It is the cross as simple as the sign can be: two polished rods, from 3 x 1.8 cm (Small Cylindrical) to 5 x 3.2 cm (Large Beveled). Nothing is added, which leaves all the room to what the cross means to the person wearing it.
Is it a crucifix?
No. It is a plain cross with no figure of Christ, which is why Christians of every church wear this style.
Which size suits a man?
All three work. On a 60 cm chain they sit low; the Large Cylindrical (4.5 cm) and Large Beveled (5 cm) read clearly on a man's chest, while the Small Cylindrical (3 cm) stays discreet, a good fit for a man who wants a cross without a statement piece.
Will The Polished Cross keep its mirror shine?
Mostly. Polished stainless steel does not rust, but like any polished metal it picks up fine surface marks over years of wear. A wipe with the microfiber cloth removes film and fingerprints.
What kind of clasp does the chain have?
A lobster clasp, which is easy to open with one hand and holds securely.
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
Glorying in the cross, as Saint Paul wrote
To the first believers, the cross was a scandal, a Roman punishment for slaves and rebels. Saint Paul still made it the center of his preaching. We preach Christ crucified, he wrote to the Corinthians, and to the Galatians he said he would glory in nothing save the cross. The early Church took his words as its own, and the cross went from a mark of shame to the sign of the faith. This pendant keeps only the shape: two polished bars, beveled or cylindrical, from 3 by 1.8 cm (Small Cylindrical) to 5 by...
Giving it as a gift
Give it at confirmation to a teenager who wants something understated, or at Christmas to a brother or a close friend. The small cylindrical style suits someone who likes a fine, discreet line.
