Religious jewelry is a very personal type of jewelry. Religious
jewelry can make a very nice gift for someone special. Here are
8 popular types of religious jewelry.
1. Crosses
For as long as one can remember crosses have been a popular
jewelry choice. Every religion has crosses available to purchase
in jewelry. You can choose gold or sterling silver depending
on how much you want to spend. You can purchase delicate dainty
little crosses that you never have to take off because they
interfere with no other jewelry or you can purchase large fashionable
crosses. There are many different crosses to choose from. Each
religion has their own cross and there are the multi denominational
crosses that are good for any religion. A cross makes a very
nice gift.
2. Saint Christopher's Medal
The Saint Christopher's medal is always a wonderful choice no
matter what religion a person practices. The Saint Christopher's
medal is suppose to protect the wearer and has been a very popular
piece of religious jewelry for many many years. Available in
sterling silver or gold and in various sizes to suit the wearer.
A gift that everyone will appreciate.
3. Medals
There are many other religious medals that make nice gifts.
There are saint medals such as St. Jude Medal, St. Michael Medal,
St. Francis of Assisi, and St Andrew Medal to name just a few.
There are Holy Spirit Medals, Denomination Medals, and Prayer
medals. Each of these medals is symbolic of something. If you
are unaware of the meaning you should check with the seller.
It is important to choose a medal that has meaning to the recipient
if you are purchasing it as a gift.
4. Confirmation and Baptismal Jewelry
Baptismal jewelry is popular with babies and young children
who have been baptized, while confirmation jewelry is a nice
gift for an older child that has been confirmed. Necklaces,
pendants, and charms are available.
5. Rosaries
There are several styles of rosaries available and you can even
purchase a rosarie bracelet. Rosaries can be purchased in 10k
or 14k gold, as well as sterling silver. A rosarie is a very
personal piece of jewelry. It is also a perfect gift for some!
6. Crucifixes
Like crosses they have always been a popular piece of religious
jewelry. They can be purchases small and dainty so as not to
interfere with other jewelry or large and fashionable. They
are available in 14k, 10k gold, as well as sterling silver.
7. Angels
Angels make a very nice non denominational piece of religious
jewelry. No matter what religion you are an angle is a beautiful
thing. So if you aren't certain what type of religious jewelry
to buy and angel is a safe choice.
8. Statues
Many of the popular statue figures such as the Virgin Mary have
been downsized to pendant or charm size. Most often they are
found in sterling silver or titanium, but they are also available
in gold. These are a very affordable gift as long as you know
which statue you should be purchasing.
Religious jewelry can make a lovely gift. If you
are unsure what to buy choose something non denominational such
as an angel or St Christopher's metal. You can also quiz the recipient
to find out what type of religious jewelry they prefer. What ever
piece you choose, it is certain to have lasting meaning to the
recipient!
