Christ on the Cross, worn close at the neck on a soft velvet choker. This gold-plated crucifix necklace is made in Spain in the tradition of Spanish devotional jewelry, a daily reminder of the love that gave everything for us.

About the Design

The crucifix, 1.50 by 0.98 inches, shows the figure of Christ on a Latin cross with softly rounded, gently hammered arms that give it a warm, handcrafted look. It is finished with a 10-micron 24K gold plating, a generous layer for a plated piece, in a soft matte gold finish that highlights the corpus relief. It hangs on a flat, 0.39-inch-wide elastic velvet cord that adjusts up to 20 inches with a sliding gold-plated ring so that you can wear it close to the neck as a choker or a little lower. The necklace arrives on a black velvet cord, with three additional cords in garnet, aqua, and navy blue included.

About the Devotion

The crucifix keeps before our eyes the heart of the Christian faith: Christ, who freely gave His life on the Cross for salvation. As Jesus said, "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends" (John 15:13). Saint Paul wrote, "We proclaim Christ crucified" (1 Corinthians 1:23). The Church places a crucifix near the altar at every Mass. Christ's Passion, death, and Resurrection form one Paschal Mystery, so the crucifix speaks not of defeat but of a love stronger than death. Worn with faith, it is not a charm but a sacramental, a reminder to take up your Cross each day and follow Him.

Specifications

Who This Is For

For women who want to keep Christ crucified close every day, in a piece that feels both traditional and modern. A meaningful gift for Confirmation, Easter, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14, Mother's Day or Día de las Madres, or anyone carrying a heavy cross in their life.

Care Instructions

Remove before showering, swimming, or exercising, since water and sweat wear down gold plating and can stiffen velvet. Keep perfume, lotion, and cleaning products away from the crucifix. Store the necklace and spare velvet cords flat in the gift box, away from direct sunlight, to protect the velvet colors. Wipe the crucifix gently with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid polishing cloths, which can alter the matte finish. Avoid overstretching the cord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a crucifix and a cross?

A crucifix shows the figure of Christ on the Cross, while a plain Cross does not. The crucifix keeps His sacrifice before our eyes, which is why the Church places one near the altar at every Mass. Catholics honor both, since Christ's Passion, death, and Resurrection form one Paschal Mystery.

Can I wear it as a choker?

Yes. The sliding gold-plated ring adjusts the velvet cord so the crucifix sits close to the base of the neck as a choker, or lower, up to 20 inches.

Which velvet cord colors are included?

The necklace arrives mounted on a black velvet cord, with three additional cords in garnet, aqua, and navy blue included in the box.

How do I change the velvet cord?

Untie the knot at the end of the cord, slide off the ring and crucifix, then thread the new cord through the crucifix and ring in the same order, and tie the ends again.

Is this necklace solid gold?

No. The crucifix is made of a metal alloy with a 10-micron 24K gold plating in a matte finish. Ten microns is a thick layer for plated jewelry, which helps the gold last with everyday wear. It is designed as an accessible devotional piece.

Is it available in silver?

Yes. The same crucifix is available as the Silver-Plated Crucifix Velvet Choker Necklace, with 10-micron silver plating.

Can I wear it in water?

We recommend removing it before showering or swimming to protect the gold plating and the velvet.

Is the necklace blessed?

Our pieces are not sold blessed. Any priest or deacon can bless it for you.

The Guadalupe Gifts Promise

Guadalupe Gifts® is a family company founded by the Valerio family in Weston, Florida. We choose every piece with the same care we bring to our own faith, drawing on the devotional craftsmanship traditions of Mexico, Spain, and beyond. We describe our materials honestly, so you always know exactly what you are wearing.

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About Guadalupe Gifts

Guadalupe Gifts brings Catholic devotional jewelry and sacred art to families who want to carry their faith every day.