The crucifix, the most used symbol in fashion and jewelry

The crucifix (from Latin cruci fixus, "nailed to the cross") is the most common type of Catholic cross, the representation in sculpture of Jesus Christ crucified on the cross. The first known crucifix dates from 400 AD.

The crucifix is ​​associated with a multitude of rites, myths, legends or superstitions and throughout its rich history, it has been constantly used as a form of decoration, in the design of homes and places of worship, and of course it has become a motif popular for jewelry.

Crosses have always been elegant, beautiful, sometimes luxurious, even the oldest crosses being unique in their style. In Orthodox culture the cross has always been seen as something intimate, something hidden in plain sight, only priests were allowed to wear it on the outside of their clothes. 

But over time, fashion created new rules and ushered in the era of cleavage (the late Middle Ages and the Victorian Era), which meant that keeping a cross hidden from view was no longer an option. So the cross was often part of the necklaces displayed around the necks of noble women. Thus the crucifix became perhaps the most common item of jewelry - literally everyone had one. This ubiquity caused a huge demand, which made all kinds of designers and jewelers turn their attention to this symbol.

Dolce & Gabbana's 2013 show for Milan Fashion Week was probably the biggest display of cross jewelry to date, and perhaps the clearest evidence of its transformation from a purely religious symbol to something most people see as a fashion accessory.

There are many events and holidays that are appropriate for giving a crucifix as a gift: Christmas, Easter, Baptism, First Communion or college graduation (it reminds us how we can achieve anything when we trust in a higher power). And the options to offer this symbol are numerous: from stainless steel necklaces to pendants with precious stones or rings.