Silver

✦ Handmade in Bethlehem

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✦ Sterling 925 Hallmarked

★ Certificate of Origin Included

Sterling silver Jerusalem Cross pendants hand-finished in Bethlehem by a local silversmith family. Solid 925 sterling silver throughout, hallmarked "925 JERUSALEM" on the back. Wearable Holy Land jewelry, made to be worn close and kept for a lifetime.

Why Our Sterling Silver Pendants Are Different

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Stamped Solid 925 Sterling Silver

Your sterling silver Jerusalem Cross pendant is solid 925 throughout, not silver-plated, silver-filled, or silver-tone fashion jewelry. The "925" and "JERUSALEM" stamps on the back serve as purity and origin proof, the same standard used by fine jewelry houses worldwide.

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Hand-Finished by Bethlehem Silversmiths

Every pendant is struck, polished and hallmarked by a Bethlehem silversmith family in a workshop that has worked with sterling silver for generations. The same skill that fine-jewelry pilgrims have sought in the Holy Land for centuries.

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Certificate of Origin Included

Every order ships with documentation confirming the piece was finished in Bethlehem and meets FTC Jewelry Guides for sterling silver labeling. A Holy Land pendant, proven in writing.

Types of Sterling Silver Pendants We Carry

Very Small Sterling Silver Jerusalem Cross (0.79 inch)The dainty 2 cm piece, ideal for first communion, baptism, layering and daily wear. Featherlight 0.7 g sterling silver, hallmarked 925 JERUSALEM on the back. Best seller for women, girls and gift recipients who prefer subtle classic jewelry.
Small Sterling Silver Jerusalem Cross (1.0 inch)The classic 2.5 cm size and our most worn pendant, with a hammered textured center and T-shaped arm caps. Substantial 1.5 g sterling silver with presence on the chain without being heavy. A piece that holds up across decades of daily wear.
Small Two-Tone Sterling Silver with Rose Gold Plated Accent (1.1 inch)The largest piece in our Bethlehem silver line, with a diamond-cut rose-gold-plated inner cross set into a solid sterling silver outer frame. Striking warm-tone contrast on cool silver. A statement gift for milestone occasions, Mothers Day and anniversaries.

Who Wears These Sterling Silver Pendants

Daily Faith Wear Confirmation Gifts Baptism Gifts First Communion Christmas Gifts Mothers Day Pilgrimage Keepsakes Anniversaries

A sterling silver Jerusalem Cross pendant from Bethlehem sits at skin level all day, every day. Unlike silver-plated or fashion jewelry, real solid 925 sterling silver develops a natural patina over years of wear and can be polished back to mirror finish with a soft cloth. Customers in the US, UK, Canada and Australia give these as confirmation gifts, baptism keepsakes and as wearable Holy Land mementos for family and friends returning from pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

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"The silver is real, the stamp is from Bethlehem and the cross has been carried by pilgrims to Jerusalem for a thousand years. The whole point is that it matters."

The Jerusalem Cross, also called the Crusader Cross or Five-Fold Cross, has been a hallmark of Christian pilgrim jewelry since the era of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem (founded 1099 AD). The design, one large central cross surrounded by four smaller crosses, represents the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to the four corners of the earth. Worn by Knights Templar, Hospitaller pilgrims and modern visitors to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, it is one of the oldest continuously worn Christian symbols.

Combined with hand-finished sterling 925 silver from Bethlehem, the pendant carries both the symbol and the place. A piece bought at confirmation and worn for twenty years will develop a patina that is partly the wearer and partly the silver. Customers across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia describe wearing it as a daily act of memory, of the decision they made to choose this specific object from this specific place.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling Silver Jerusalem Cross Pendants

Is this real sterling silver or silver-plated?

Solid Sterling Silver 925. Every pendant is stamped "925" and "JERUSALEM" on the back, meaning the body is 92.5% pure silver throughout, the same standard used by fine jewelry houses. It is not silver-plated, silver-filled, or silver-tone fashion jewelry.

Does the pendant come with a chain?

No. The listing is for the pendant only. Each piece has a smooth sterling silver bail at the top that fits standard chains up to 3 mm thick, so you can pair it with a chain you already own or buy separately.

Will sterling silver tarnish?

All sterling silver oxidizes slowly over time, especially in humid air or contact with chlorine, perfume, or lotions. A soft jewelry polishing cloth restores the original shine in seconds. Many owners enjoy the slight patina that develops in the recessed hammered areas.

What is the Jerusalem Cross and what does it mean?

The Jerusalem Cross is one large central cross surrounded by four smaller crosses, representing the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to the four corners of the earth. It is the historic symbol of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem (1099 AD) and is worn by Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land.

Do you ship sterling silver pendants worldwide?

Yes. We ship to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and most of Europe. Orders over $100 to the US, UK and Canada ship free. Standard rates apply to other countries. Sterling silver pendants are small and light, so shipping is affordable everywhere.