| Cross necklaces have been around for thousands | | | | without any adornments or decorations. However, |
| of years dating back to before B.C. and hold | | | | you see this type of silver cross pendant within |
| different meanings for many different people. | | | | the Catholic church because it symbolizes the |
| Depending on their background, the crosses can | | | | crucifix, which is the focus of their faith. |
| vary greatly giving you a wide array of beautiful | | | | The Celtic cross pendant has a range that |
| different types to choose from, which is why I | | | | reaches across many types of Christian faiths |
| am going to differentiate these for you making | | | | and is just as much a symbol of heritage as it is |
| your choice a little bit easier. I am going to give | | | | of faith. These can vary from Irish to Scottish or |
| you some background on some of the more | | | | even Welsh backgrounds which has a wealth of |
| common crosses such as the Celtic, Christian, and | | | | history and meaning that many hold very dear to |
| Western crosses making the process of finding | | | | their hearts. Although traditionally, crosses have |
| the right cross for you a breeze. | | | | been given a religious connotation because of the |
| Christian crosses are probably one of the most | | | | crucifixion of Christ, Celtic crosses were in |
| common types of crosses you will find today | | | | evidence long before the Celtic people converted |
| anywhere you go which is why this will be my | | | | to Christianity. This silver cross pendant is not only |
| focus. These can range from Latin, Greek, to | | | | a christian symbol, but is also rich with folklore and |
| Celtic or to the Swastika depending on the type | | | | mystery which makes it a very interesting and |
| of Christian faith you most relate to personally. | | | | popular cross pendant because of its ability to |
| One thing most of these crosses have in | | | | reach a wide range of people. |
| common is the fact that generally you will see | | | | Whether you decide to make a Celtic cross your |
| more silver crosses than anything because that | | | | silver cross pendant of choice or the Latin cross, |
| seems to reach a more profound amount of | | | | both make a statement that can make you |
| people do to its commonality. The Latin cross | | | | proud. Silver cross pendants vary greatly and are |
| pendant is carried by more people than any other | | | | all beautiful symbols that have great depth and |
| religious faith and is a representation of the | | | | meaning, and my hope is that with the little bit of |
| Trinity. It can also be called a Protestant cross | | | | background and meaning that I gave you, this will |
| because its generally a plain silver cross pendant | | | | make your choice just a little bit easier. |