Box Chain

Cross on a box chain: the classic pairing, ready to wear

The box chain is the chain most often chosen to carry a cross. Its small square links form a smooth, even line, so the cross hangs straight, slides freely and stays the focus. It is also fine and flat enough to wear under a shirt every day. This collection includes the crosses we sell already mounted on a box chain, plus the box chains on their own if you want to hang your own cross.

For box chains alone, with every width and length explained, see our main guide to men's box chains. For medallions, bars and other pendants on a box chain, see our box chain pendant necklaces.

Crosses sold on a box chain

Choosing your cross

For every day, under a shirt

A small, smooth cross on a fine chain. The Cylindrical Cross in its Small size, or the Minimalist Cross in 30 mm, sit flat and stay discreet.

With words of faith

The Lord's Prayer Cross carries the full text of the prayer, engraved across the cross.

A modern shape

The Hollow Double Cross layers an open cross over a smaller solid one. The Dog Tag Cross combines engraved script with a cutout cross, a more casual piece.

Where the cross will sit

At 50 cm (20"), the cross rests just below the collarbone and shows in an open collar. At 55 to 60 cm (22" to 24"), it sits on the upper to mid chest, the classic position for a cross, and is easy to tuck under a t-shirt. For a cross on another kind of chain, such as Figaro, wheat or Byzantine, browse all our men's cross chains.

Care

These necklaces are stainless steel or titanium steel, a stainless steel alloy. Silver-tone is the bare polished steel; gold-tone and black are platings. You can wear them in the shower, at the gym, at the sea or in the pool. Rinse in clean water after the sea or the pool, and undo any knot in a fine box chain gently, without pulling. Perfume, chlorine and friction wear plated finishes over time. Each necklace has a 1-year warranty against defects, 30-day returns and free shipping over $60.