USA-Made Crucifix Necklaces for Men & Women — Sterling Silver & Gold Catholic Crucifix Pendants

Why buy a USA-made crucifix instead of an imported one on Amazon?

Crucifix necklaces sold on Amazon are typically mass-produced imports from secular sellers, often gold-plated base metal, with no information on the corpus, the metal tier, or how long the finish lasts.

Catholic Faith Store's crucifixes are crafted in the USA in clearly labeled metal tiers, sterling silver, gold-filled, solid 14K — in named devotional styles, sold by a Catholic family business of 20 years, with engraving and a lifetime guarantee on Bliss-made pieces against defects and tarnishing.

What is the difference between a crucifix and a cross?

A crucifix is a cross that bears the corpus — the figure of the body of Christ. A plain cross (or "Cruz") is the bare two-bar symbol with no figure. Catholics traditionally wear the crucifix because it depicts Christ's sacrifice directly.

Shoppers search for these as crucifix necklaces, Jesus necklaces, "God necklaces," cross pendants, or "collar de Cristo / Cruz." If you specifically want the figure of Christ, look for a crucifix, not a plain cross.

• Crucifix: includes the corpus; emphasizes the Passion and sacrifice, the traditional Catholic choice
• Cross: no figure; emphasizes the Resurrection; common in many Protestant traditions

The crucifix has been central to Catholic devotion for centuries; Catholic Faith Store carries 240+ USA-made crucifix styles from $17 to $238.

Browse crucifix necklaces by style (St. Benedict, San Damiano, Maltese), metal, or for men / for women.

What styles of crucifix are most popular for men and women?

Men's crucifixes tend toward larger, bolder styles; women's toward smaller, finer ones — but style (not gender) is the real choice, and most styles come in multiple sizes.

Most popular for men

• St. Benedict crucifix protection symbolism, classic and substantial
• Papal / Pardon crucifix traditional, often larger
• Nail crucifix & Celtic crucifix rugged, masculine lines

Most popular for women

• Petite sterling silver crucifix everyday wear
• Budded/fancy-tip crucifix softer, decorative edges
• San Damiano crucifix iconographic, meaningful
• Gold-filled or two-tone crucifix dressier finish

Catholic Faith Store stocks all of these styles, USA-made, in sterling silver, gold-filled, and solid 14K gold.