{"product_id":"silver-plated-crucifix-velvet-choker","title":"Silver-Plated Crucifix Velvet Choker Necklace, Adjustable 20\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eChrist on the Cross, worn close at the neck on a soft velvet choker. This silver-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, in the cool tone of antique silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 generous 10-micron silver plating in an antique silver finish: the recesses are darkened so the figure of Christ and the cross's hammered texture stand out in bright silver. The back of the cross is smooth with a soft hammer finish. It hangs from a flat, elastic velvet cord, 0.39 inches wide, that adjusts up to 20 inches with a sliding silver-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Devotion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crucifix keeps before our eyes the heart of the Christian faith: Christ, who freely gave His life on the Cross for our 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. Hence, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePendant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrucifix, Latin cross with corpus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReverse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, softly hammered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePendant size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.50 x 0.98 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase metal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver plating, 10 microns, on the crucifix and rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntique silver with darkened recesses and softly hammered arms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat elastic velvet cord, 0.39 in wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCord colors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack (mounted), with garnet, aqua, and navy blue included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable up to 20 in with a sliding ring, down to choker length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite jewelry gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor women who want to keep Christ crucified close every day and prefer the look of silver, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove before showering, swimming, or exercising, since water and sweat wear down plating and can stiffen velvet. Keep perfume, lotion, and cleaning products away from the crucifix. Silver naturally darkens over time, so store the necklace and spare velvet cords flat in the gift box, away from air, humidity, and direct sunlight. Wipe the crucifix gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid silver dips and polishing cloths, which can remove the darkened antique finish that gives the crucifix its depth. Avoid overstretching the cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a crucifix and a cross?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear it as a choker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The sliding silver-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich velvet cord colors are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace arrives mounted on a black velvet cord, with three additional cords in garnet, aqua, and navy blue included in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I change the velvet cord?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this necklace sterling silver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The crucifix is made of a metal alloy with a 10-micron silver plating. Ten microns is a thick layer for plated jewelry, which helps the silver last with everyday wear. It is designed as an accessible devotional piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it available in gold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The same crucifix is available as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-plated-crucifix-velvet-choker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGold-Plated Crucifix Velvet Choker Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e, with 24K gold plating in a matte finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear it in water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend removing it before showering or swimming to protect the silver plating and the velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the necklace blessed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pieces are not sold blessed. Any priest or deacon can bless it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Guadalupe Gifts Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuadalupe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping and Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/pages\/return-exchanges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eReturns and Exchanges policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue Your Devotion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-plated-crucifix-velvet-choker\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-plated-crucifix-velvet-choker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGold-Plated Crucifix Velvet Choker Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-plated-our-lady-of-guadalupe-oval-medal-velvet-choker\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-plated-our-lady-of-guadalupe-oval-medal-velvet-choker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSilver-Plated Our Lady of Guadalupe Oval Medal Velvet Choker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-plated-resurrection-cross-bracelet\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-plated-resurrection-cross-bracelet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSilver-Plated Resurrection Cross Bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Guadalupe Gifts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuadalupe Gifts brings Catholic devotional jewelry and sacred art to families who want to carry their faith every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPAIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51510564258039,"sku":"CR-1159","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/3258\/7148\/files\/silver-plated-crucifix-velvet-choker-necklace-adjustable-20-1916298.png?v=1793223187","url":"https:\/\/guadalupegifts.com\/products\/silver-plated-crucifix-velvet-choker","provider":"Guadalupe Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}