{"product_id":"authentic-925-sterling-silver-jerusalem-cross-pendant-holy-land-bethlehem-1-inch","title":"Small 925 Sterling Silver Jerusalem Cross Pendant Holy Land Bethlehem 1 inch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"zuluf-tldr\" style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#faf6f1;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:18px;color:#6b5d4f;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\nSmall 925 Sterling Silver Jerusalem Cross pendant, hand-finished in Bethlehem by a local silversmith family and hallmarked \"925 JERUSALEM\" on the back. The five-fold Crusader Cross design measures 1.0 inch tall (2.5 cm) by 0.63 inch wide (1.6 cm), weighing a substantial 1.5 grams. Solid Sterling Silver 925, 92.5 percent pure silver throughout, not silver-plated or silver-tone. The smooth bail fits standard chains up to 3 mm thick. Pendant only, no chain included. A meaningful Holy Land gift for baptism, first communion, confirmation, Easter, Christmas, or as a personal Bethlehem memento. Comes in a gift-ready velvet pouch.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eIn Bethlehem, the Jerusalem Cross has been a hallmark of Christian pilgrim jewelry for centuries. This piece is hand-finished by a local silversmith family who has worked with sterling silver for generations, struck and polished by hand, and stamped on the back with the 925 purity hallmark and JERUSALEM origin mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;width:35%;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eSolid Sterling Silver 925, hallmarked \"925 JERUSALEM\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eBethlehem, Holy Land\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003e1.0\" H x 0.63\" W (2.5 x 1.6 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003e1.5 g (0.053 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eFive-fold Jerusalem Cross with hammered textured center and T-shaped arm caps, smooth integrated bail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003ePolished sterling silver with subtle hand-finishing marks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eHallmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eStamped \"925\" and \"JERUSALEM\" on the back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eBail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eSmooth integrated sterling silver bail, fits chains up to 3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eMade By\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eLocal Bethlehem silversmith family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eSuited for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eBaptism, first communion, confirmation, christening, Easter, Christmas, Mothers Day, anniversary, Holy Land memento\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eVelvet pouch, gift-ready. Chain not included.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf6f1;border-left:4px solid #c8a96e;padding:18px 20px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eWhy I Picked This One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f;font-size:15px\"\u003eWhen my silversmith partner showed me three Jerusalem Cross sizes, this 1-inch piece felt right in the hand instantly. Substantial enough to feel like real jewelry, small enough for everyday wear, and the hammered center catches the light without being flashy. The 925 stamp on the back is what sells me every time on local Bethlehem work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#5a4a3a;margin-top:24px\"\u003eThe Story of this Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eThe five-fold Jerusalem Cross design, one large central cross surrounded by four smaller crosses, has been carried as a Christian symbol since the era of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem (founded 1099 AD). It represents the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to the four corners of the earth. This particular pendant traces back to a small Bethlehem workshop where it is struck from solid sterling silver wire, hand-shaped, polished, and stamped before being checked under hallmark certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#5a4a3a;margin-top:24px\"\u003eHow and Who This Pendant is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eWorn daily as a faith reminder, or given as a milestone gift for baptism, first communion, confirmation, christening, ordination, Easter, Christmas, Mothers Day, or as a Bethlehem memento for pilgrims returning from the Holy Land. The piece is unisex and pairs well with any chain up to 3 mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#5a4a3a;margin-top:24px\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eIs this real sterling silver or silver-plated?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eThis is solid Sterling Silver 925, hand-stamped 925 JERUSALEM on the back. It is 92.5 percent pure silver throughout, not silver-plated, silver-filled, or silver-tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eDoes it come with a chain?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eNo. This listing is for the pendant only, no chain included. The smooth bail at the top fits standard chains up to 3 mm thick, so you can pair it with a chain you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eHow big is the cross compared to other Jerusalem Cross pendants?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eThe cross is 2.5 cm (1 inch) tall by 1.6 cm (0.63 inch) wide, and weighs 1.5 grams. Substantial without being heavy, recognizable in a thumbnail but not oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eAll sterling silver oxidizes slowly over time, especially in humid air or contact with chemicals. A soft polishing cloth restores the shine. Many owners actually like the slight patina that develops in the recessed hammered areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eWhere does the piece come from?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eThe pendant is hand-finished in Bethlehem by a local silversmith family. The 925 and JERUSALEM stamps on the back are struck after polishing and serve as origin proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b5d4f;margin-top:20px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver oxidizes slowly. Wipe with a soft polishing cloth to restore shine. Avoid chlorine, perfume, and lotions. 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