Large Hematite Crucifix

This exquisite 2" crucifix is a sterling silver reproduction of an antique piece. To compliment its size, I paired it with large hematite beads (6-8mm) on stainless steel chain with a stainless steel clasp. All jumprings and pins are also stainless steel. The necklace is 16.5-17.5" long, and comes with matching stainless steel earrings. Rubber earnuts are included.

Snow Quartz Crucifix

This child-sized necklace is 13" long, but extends to 17" for a lifetime of wear.  The petite 1" crucifix is a bronze replica of an antique piece, the beads are 4mm natural snow quartz, and the swallow and all other findings are Vintaj natural brass.  The set includes a matching 5.75"-7.75" bracelet and earrings.

Amethyst Four-Way Medal

This piece feels very old world.  The bronze replicas of an antique crucifix medal and ornamental centerpiece are very simply strung together on Vintaj brass wires with 6mm beads of natural lavender amethyst.  The slight irregularities of the gemstone beads give it that antique vintage look.  The necklace is 16" long, and can extend to 18.25".  The front of the medal features a crucifix, St. Joseph, the Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Grace, and St. Christopher.  The reverse identifies the wearer as a Catholic in the event of an emergency.  The set includes matching dangle earrings and a 6.5" bracelet which can extend to 8".

Agate/Obsidian Crucifix

A 15.5" necklace using 4mm black glass beads, 6mm black agate beads, and black obsidian chips.  The agate is streaked with soft brown tones.  The crucifix and centerpiece are sterling silver, the beads are strung with stainless steel pins and finished with a platinum-plated clasp.  Matching bracelet and earrings are available.  Both necklace and earrings come with platinum-plated extension chains.

Both the agate and the obsidian are natural semiprecious gemstones and have not been dyed or color-treated.

UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU WEAR:

"Agate is a microcrystalline variety of silica, chiefly chalcedony, characterised by its fineness of grain and brightness of color. Although agates may be found in various kinds of rock, they are classically associated with volcanic rocks and can be common in certain metamorphic rocks." (Wikipedia)

"Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock.

It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. Obsidian is commonly found within the margins of rhyolitic lava flows known as obsidian flows, where the chemical composition (high silica content) induces a high viscosity and polymerization degree of the lava. The inhibition of atomic diffusion through this highly viscous and polymerized lava explains the lack of crystal growth. Obsidian is hard and brittle; it therefore fractures with very sharp edges, which had been used in the past in cutting and piercing tools, and has been used experimentally as surgical scalpel blades."  (Wikipedia)